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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,438.84, 68,169.04 and 14,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,438.84, 68,169.04 and 14,274.09 is: 21,414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,438.84 : 68,169.04 = 14,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,438.84/68,169.04 = 14,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,438.84x = 68,169.04 × 14,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,438.84x = 973,051,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,051,012.17/45,438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,414.52

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