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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,401.62, 68,113.38 and 14,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,401.62, 68,113.38 and 14,236.88 is: 21,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,401.62 : 68,113.38 = 14,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,401.62/68,113.38 = 14,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,401.62x = 68,113.38 × 14,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,401.62x = 969,722,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,722,017.45/45,401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.75

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