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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,438.40, 68,147.28 and 14,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,438.40, 68,147.28 and 14,266.24 is: 21,396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,438.40 : 68,147.28 = 14,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,438.40/68,147.28 = 14,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,438.40x = 68,147.28 × 14,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,438.40x = 972,205,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,205,451.83/45,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.12

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