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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,412.38, 68,129.50 and 14,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,412.38, 68,129.50 and 14,247.64 is: 21,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,412.38 : 68,129.50 = 14,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,412.38/68,129.50 = 14,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,412.38x = 68,129.50 × 14,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,412.38x = 970,684,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,684,589.38/45,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.89

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