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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,396.48, 68,096.88 and 14,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,396.48, 68,096.88 and 14,232 is: 21,348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,396.48 : 68,096.88 = 14,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,396.48/68,096.88 = 14,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,396.48x = 68,096.88 × 14,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,396.48x = 969,154,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,154,796.16/45,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.68

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