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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.20, 68,429.41 and 14,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.20, 68,429.41 and 14,033.20 is: 21,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.20 : 68,429.41 = 14,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.20/68,429.41 = 14,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.20x = 68,429.41 × 14,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.20x = 960,283,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,283,518.56/45,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.14

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