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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,373.32, 68,059.98 and 14,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,373.32, 68,059.98 and 14,211 is: 21,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,373.32 : 68,059.98 = 14,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,373.32/68,059.98 = 14,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,373.32x = 68,059.98 × 14,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,373.32x = 967,200,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,200,375.78/45,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.50

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