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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.42, 68,152.02 and 14,262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.42, 68,152.02 and 14,262.67 is: 21,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.42 : 68,152.02 = 14,262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.42/68,152.02 = 14,262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.42x = 68,152.02 × 14,262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.42x = 972,029,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,029,771.09/45,427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.42

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