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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,338.78, 68,012.22 and 14,173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,338.78, 68,012.22 and 14,173.22 is: 21,261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,338.78 : 68,012.22 = 14,173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,338.78/68,012.22 = 14,173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,338.78x = 68,012.22 × 14,173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,338.78x = 963,952,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,952,156.75/45,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.10

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