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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,446.06, 68,169.80 and 14,281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,446.06, 68,169.80 and 14,281.31 is: 21,422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,446.06 : 68,169.80 = 14,281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,446.06/68,169.80 = 14,281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,446.06x = 68,169.80 × 14,281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,446.06x = 973,554,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,554,252.57/45,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,422.19

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