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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,434.59, 68,162.85 and 14,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,434.59, 68,162.85 and 14,269.84 is: 21,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,434.59 : 68,162.85 = 14,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,434.59/68,162.85 = 14,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,434.59x = 68,162.85 × 14,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,434.59x = 972,672,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,672,793.04/45,434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.20

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