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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,393.84, 68,090.72 and 14,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,393.84, 68,090.72 and 14,231.52 is: 21,347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,393.84 : 68,090.72 = 14,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,393.84/68,090.72 = 14,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,393.84x = 68,090.72 × 14,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,393.84x = 969,034,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,034,443.49/45,393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.27

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