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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.20, 67,919.27 and 14,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.20, 67,919.27 and 14,112.88 is: 21,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.20 : 67,919.27 = 14,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.20/67,919.27 = 14,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.20x = 67,919.27 × 14,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.20x = 958,536,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,536,507.20/45,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.34

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