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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.59, 68,441.90 and 14,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.59, 68,441.90 and 14,036.29 is: 21,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.59 : 68,441.90 = 14,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.59/68,441.90 = 14,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.59x = 68,441.90 × 14,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.59x = 960,670,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,670,174.48/45,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.43

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