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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,398.32, 68,097.48 and 14,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,398.32, 68,097.48 and 14,236 is: 21,354

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,398.32 : 68,097.48 = 14,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,398.32/68,097.48 = 14,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,398.32x = 68,097.48 × 14,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,398.32x = 969,435,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,435,725.28/45,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354

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