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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,287, 67,934.28 and 14,122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,287, 67,934.28 and 14,122.28 is: 21,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,287 : 67,934.28 = 14,122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,287/67,934.28 = 14,122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,287x = 67,934.28 × 14,122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,287x = 959,386,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,386,923.76/45,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.60

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