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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,407.90, 68,122.74 and 14,243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,407.90, 68,122.74 and 14,243.14 is: 21,368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,407.90 : 68,122.74 = 14,243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,407.90/68,122.74 = 14,243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,407.90x = 68,122.74 × 14,243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,407.90x = 970,281,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,281,723.00/45,407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.13

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