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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,387.48, 68,083.38 and 14,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,387.48, 68,083.38 and 14,223 is: 21,335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,387.48 : 68,083.38 = 14,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,387.48/68,083.38 = 14,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,387.48x = 68,083.38 × 14,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,387.48x = 968,349,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,349,913.74/45,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.18

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