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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,397.32, 68,095.98 and 14,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,397.32, 68,095.98 and 14,235 is: 21,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,397.32 : 68,095.98 = 14,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,397.32/68,095.98 = 14,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,397.32x = 68,095.98 × 14,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,397.32x = 969,346,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,346,275.30/45,397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.50

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