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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,393.60, 68,090.40 and 14,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,393.60, 68,090.40 and 14,228.80 is: 21,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,393.60 : 68,090.40 = 14,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,393.60/68,090.40 = 14,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,393.60x = 68,090.40 × 14,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,393.60x = 968,844,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,844,683.52/45,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.20

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