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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.34, 68,435.17 and 14,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.34, 68,435.17 and 14,033.19 is: 21,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.34 : 68,435.17 = 14,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.34/68,435.17 = 14,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.34x = 68,435.17 × 14,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.34x = 960,363,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,363,463.92/45,623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.83

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