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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,401.32, 68,101.98 and 14,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,401.32, 68,101.98 and 14,239 is: 21,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,401.32 : 68,101.98 = 14,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,401.32/68,101.98 = 14,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,401.32x = 68,101.98 × 14,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,401.32x = 969,704,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,704,093.22/45,401.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.50

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