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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394.57, 68,091.86 and 14,232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394.57, 68,091.86 and 14,232.25 is: 21,348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394.57 : 68,091.86 = 14,232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394.57/68,091.86 = 14,232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394.57x = 68,091.86 × 14,232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394.57x = 969,100,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,100,374.49/45,394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.38

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