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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,398.57, 68,097.86 and 14,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,398.57, 68,097.86 and 14,236.25 is: 21,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,398.57 : 68,097.86 = 14,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,398.57/68,097.86 = 14,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,398.57x = 68,097.86 × 14,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,398.57x = 969,458,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,458,088.24/45,398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.38

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