Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,402.32, 68,103.48 and 14,240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,402.32, 68,103.48 and 14,240 is: 21,360
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,402.32 : 68,103.48 = 14,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,402.32/68,103.48 = 14,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,402.32x = 68,103.48 × 14,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,402.32x = 969,793,555.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,793,555.20/45,402.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,360
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