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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,400.62, 68,111.88 and 14,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,400.62, 68,111.88 and 14,235.88 is: 21,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,400.62 : 68,111.88 = 14,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,400.62/68,111.88 = 14,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,400.62x = 68,111.88 × 14,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,400.62x = 969,632,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,632,550.25/45,400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.25

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