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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,396.57, 68,094.86 and 14,234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,396.57, 68,094.86 and 14,234.25 is: 21,351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,396.57 : 68,094.86 = 14,234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,396.57/68,094.86 = 14,234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,396.57x = 68,094.86 × 14,234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,396.57x = 969,279,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,279,260.96/45,396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.38

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