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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.70, 68,423.40 and 14,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.70, 68,423.40 and 14,033.70 is: 21,046.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.70 : 68,423.40 = 14,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.70/68,423.40 = 14,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.70x = 68,423.40 × 14,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.70x = 960,233,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,233,468.58/45,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.81

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