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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,397.89, 68,107.74 and 14,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,397.89, 68,107.74 and 14,233.14 is: 21,353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,397.89 : 68,107.74 = 14,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,397.89/68,107.74 = 14,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,397.89x = 68,107.74 × 14,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,397.89x = 969,386,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,386,998.50/45,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.13

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