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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,620.30, 68,436.96 and 14,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,620.30, 68,436.96 and 14,033 is: 21,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,620.30 : 68,436.96 = 14,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,620.30/68,436.96 = 14,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,620.30x = 68,436.96 × 14,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,620.30x = 960,375,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,375,859.68/45,620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.50

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