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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,399.63, 68,110.37 and 14,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,399.63, 68,110.37 and 14,234.88 is: 21,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,399.63 : 68,110.37 = 14,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,399.63/68,110.37 = 14,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,399.63x = 68,110.37 × 14,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,399.63x = 969,542,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,542,872.53/45,399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.74

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