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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,391.48, 68,089.38 and 14,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,391.48, 68,089.38 and 14,227 is: 21,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,391.48 : 68,089.38 = 14,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,391.48/68,089.38 = 14,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,391.48x = 68,089.38 × 14,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,391.48x = 968,707,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,707,609.26/45,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.18

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