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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429.19, 68,144.39 and 14,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429.19, 68,144.39 and 14,264.44 is: 21,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429.19 : 68,144.39 = 14,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429.19/68,144.39 = 14,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429.19x = 68,144.39 × 14,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429.19x = 972,041,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,041,374.30/45,429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.85

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