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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,475.94, 68,224.46 and 14,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,475.94, 68,224.46 and 14,310.38 is: 21,468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,475.94 : 68,224.46 = 14,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,475.94/68,224.46 = 14,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,475.94x = 68,224.46 × 14,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,475.94x = 976,317,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,317,535.22/45,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.88

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