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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429.19, 68,146.21 and 14,266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429.19, 68,146.21 and 14,266.87 is: 21,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429.19 : 68,146.21 = 14,266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429.19/68,146.21 = 14,266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429.19x = 68,146.21 × 14,266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429.19x = 972,232,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,232,966.53/45,429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.06

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