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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429, 68,145.93 and 14,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429, 68,145.93 and 14,266.68 is: 21,400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429 : 68,145.93 = 14,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429/68,145.93 = 14,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429x = 68,145.93 × 14,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429x = 972,216,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,216,176.61/45,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.78

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