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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,444.26, 68,166.40 and 14,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,444.26, 68,166.40 and 14,279.50 is: 21,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,444.26 : 68,166.40 = 14,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,444.26/68,166.40 = 14,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,444.26x = 68,166.40 × 14,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,444.26x = 973,382,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,382,108.80/45,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.25

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