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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,431.13, 68,149.43 and 14,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,431.13, 68,149.43 and 14,266.38 is: 21,400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,431.13 : 68,149.43 = 14,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,431.13/68,149.43 = 14,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,431.13x = 68,149.43 × 14,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,431.13x = 972,245,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,245,665.16/45,431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.43

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