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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,356.91, 68,042.09 and 14,188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,356.91, 68,042.09 and 14,188.11 is: 21,284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,356.91 : 68,042.09 = 14,188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,356.91/68,042.09 = 14,188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,356.91x = 68,042.09 × 14,188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,356.91x = 965,388,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,388,586.61/45,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.27

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