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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,397.48, 68,098.38 and 14,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,397.48, 68,098.38 and 14,233 is: 21,350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,397.48 : 68,098.38 = 14,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,397.48/68,098.38 = 14,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,397.48x = 68,098.38 × 14,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,397.48x = 969,244,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,244,242.54/45,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.18

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