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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,408.96, 68,109.12 and 14,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,408.96, 68,109.12 and 14,238.72 is: 21,356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,408.96 : 68,109.12 = 14,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,408.96/68,109.12 = 14,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,408.96x = 68,109.12 × 14,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,408.96x = 969,786,689.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,786,689.13/45,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.73

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