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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,360.41, 68,047.34 and 14,191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,360.41, 68,047.34 and 14,191.61 is: 21,289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,360.41 : 68,047.34 = 14,191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,360.41/68,047.34 = 14,191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,360.41x = 68,047.34 × 14,191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,360.41x = 965,701,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,701,310.82/45,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.52

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