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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,399.32, 68,098.98 and 14,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,399.32, 68,098.98 and 14,237 is: 21,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,399.32 : 68,098.98 = 14,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,399.32/68,098.98 = 14,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,399.32x = 68,098.98 × 14,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,399.32x = 969,525,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,525,178.26/45,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.50

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