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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.63, 68,099.87 and 14,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.63, 68,099.87 and 14,227.88 is: 21,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.63 : 68,099.87 = 14,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.63/68,099.87 = 14,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.63x = 68,099.87 × 14,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.63x = 968,916,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,916,473.45/45,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.24

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