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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,371.32, 68,056.98 and 14,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,371.32, 68,056.98 and 14,209 is: 21,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,371.32 : 68,056.98 = 14,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,371.32/68,056.98 = 14,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,371.32x = 68,056.98 × 14,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,371.32x = 967,021,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,021,628.82/45,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.50

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