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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,481.80, 68,216.22 and 14,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,481.80, 68,216.22 and 14,313 is: 21,467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,481.80 : 68,216.22 = 14,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,481.80/68,216.22 = 14,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,481.80x = 68,216.22 × 14,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,481.80x = 976,378,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,378,756.86/45,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.46

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