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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,297.56, 67,946.34 and 14,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,297.56, 67,946.34 and 14,135.24 is: 21,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,297.56 : 67,946.34 = 14,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,297.56/67,946.34 = 14,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,297.56x = 67,946.34 × 14,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,297.56x = 960,437,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,437,823.02/45,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.86

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