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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394.31, 68,102.40 and 14,229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394.31, 68,102.40 and 14,229.56 is: 21,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394.31 : 68,102.40 = 14,229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394.31/68,102.40 = 14,229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394.31x = 68,102.40 × 14,229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394.31x = 969,067,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,067,410.56/45,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.77

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