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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,416.38, 68,135.51 and 14,251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,416.38, 68,135.51 and 14,251.63 is: 21,380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,416.38 : 68,135.51 = 14,251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,416.38/68,135.51 = 14,251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,416.38x = 68,135.51 × 14,251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,416.38x = 971,042,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,042,078.38/45,416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.88

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