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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,617.58, 68,436.51 and 14,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,617.58, 68,436.51 and 14,030.82 is: 21,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,617.58 : 68,436.51 = 14,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,617.58/68,436.51 = 14,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,617.58x = 68,436.51 × 14,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,617.58x = 960,220,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,220,353.24/45,617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.35

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