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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,416.93, 68,136.30 and 14,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,416.93, 68,136.30 and 14,252.18 is: 21,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,416.93 : 68,136.30 = 14,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,416.93/68,136.30 = 14,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,416.93x = 68,136.30 × 14,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,416.93x = 971,090,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,090,471.45/45,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.69

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