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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,349.62, 68,013.50 and 14,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,349.62, 68,013.50 and 14,184.88 is: 21,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,349.62 : 68,013.50 = 14,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,349.62/68,013.50 = 14,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,349.62x = 68,013.50 × 14,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,349.62x = 964,763,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,763,335.88/45,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.90

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