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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,463.12, 68,205.41 and 14,298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,463.12, 68,205.41 and 14,298.37 is: 21,450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,463.12 : 68,205.41 = 14,298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,463.12/68,205.41 = 14,298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,463.12x = 68,205.41 × 14,298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,463.12x = 975,225,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,225,775.66/45,463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.92

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