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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.57, 68,099.78 and 14,227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.57, 68,099.78 and 14,227.82 is: 21,345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.57 : 68,099.78 = 14,227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.57/68,099.78 = 14,227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.57x = 68,099.78 × 14,227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.57x = 968,911,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,911,071.38/45,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.15

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