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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,402.64, 68,113.56 and 14,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,402.64, 68,113.56 and 14,241.04 is: 21,364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,402.64 : 68,113.56 = 14,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,402.64/68,113.56 = 14,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,402.64x = 68,113.56 × 14,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,402.64x = 970,007,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,007,932.50/45,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.57

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