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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,457.28, 68,196.65 and 14,292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,457.28, 68,196.65 and 14,292.53 is: 21,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,457.28 : 68,196.65 = 14,292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,457.28/68,196.65 = 14,292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,457.28x = 68,196.65 × 14,292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,457.28x = 974,702,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,702,253.58/45,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,442.16

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