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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,381.84, 68,072.72 and 14,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,381.84, 68,072.72 and 14,219.52 is: 21,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,381.84 : 68,072.72 = 14,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,381.84/68,072.72 = 14,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,381.84x = 68,072.72 × 14,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,381.84x = 967,961,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,961,403.49/45,381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.27

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