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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.97, 68,442.46 and 14,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.97, 68,442.46 and 14,036.66 is: 21,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.97 : 68,442.46 = 14,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.97/68,442.46 = 14,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.97x = 68,442.46 × 14,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.97x = 960,703,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,703,729.24/45,623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.00

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