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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,417.60, 68,126.40 and 14,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,417.60, 68,126.40 and 14,252.80 is: 21,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,417.60 : 68,126.40 = 14,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,417.60/68,126.40 = 14,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,417.60x = 68,126.40 × 14,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,417.60x = 970,991,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,991,953.92/45,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,379.20

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