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