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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,407.38, 68,122.59 and 14,242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,407.38, 68,122.59 and 14,242.90 is: 21,367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,407.38 : 68,122.59 = 14,242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,407.38/68,122.59 = 14,242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,407.38x = 68,122.59 × 14,242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,407.38x = 970,263,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,263,237.11/45,407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.96

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