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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,426.26, 68,139.40 and 14,261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,426.26, 68,139.40 and 14,261.50 is: 21,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,426.26 : 68,139.40 = 14,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,426.26/68,139.40 = 14,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,426.26x = 68,139.40 × 14,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,426.26x = 971,770,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,770,053.10/45,426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.25

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