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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,374.96, 68,066.04 and 14,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,374.96, 68,066.04 and 14,210 is: 21,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,374.96 : 68,066.04 = 14,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,374.96/68,066.04 = 14,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,374.96x = 68,066.04 × 14,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,374.96x = 967,218,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,218,428.40/45,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.13

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