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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,371.72, 68,064.60 and 14,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,371.72, 68,064.60 and 14,204 is: 21,308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,371.72 : 68,064.60 = 14,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,371.72/68,064.60 = 14,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,371.72x = 68,064.60 × 14,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,371.72x = 966,789,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,789,578.40/45,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.20

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