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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,433.27, 68,160.69 and 14,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,433.27, 68,160.69 and 14,268.52 is: 21,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,433.27 : 68,160.69 = 14,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,433.27/68,160.69 = 14,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,433.27x = 68,160.69 × 14,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,433.27x = 972,552,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,552,253.68/45,433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.17

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