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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.44, 68,441.71 and 14,036.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.44, 68,441.71 and 14,036.15 is: 21,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.44 : 68,441.71 = 14,036.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.44/68,441.71 = 14,036.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.44x = 68,441.71 × 14,036.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.44x = 960,658,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,658,414.52/45,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.25

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