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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,433.33, 68,160.98 and 14,268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,433.33, 68,160.98 and 14,268.58 is: 21,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,433.33 : 68,160.98 = 14,268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,433.33/68,160.98 = 14,268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,433.33x = 68,160.98 × 14,268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,433.33x = 972,560,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,560,396.01/45,433.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.32

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