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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,455.98, 68,194.71 and 14,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,455.98, 68,194.71 and 14,291.23 is: 21,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,455.98 : 68,194.71 = 14,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,455.98/68,194.71 = 14,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,455.98x = 68,194.71 × 14,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,455.98x = 974,586,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,586,444.91/45,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.22

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