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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,438.83, 68,160.96 and 14,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,438.83, 68,160.96 and 14,274.08 is: 21,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,438.83 : 68,160.96 = 14,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,438.83/68,160.96 = 14,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,438.83x = 68,160.96 × 14,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,438.83x = 972,934,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,934,995.92/45,438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,411.97

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