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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.50, 68,436.92 and 14,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.50, 68,436.92 and 14,034.35 is: 21,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.50 : 68,436.92 = 14,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.50/68,436.92 = 14,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.50x = 68,436.92 × 14,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.50x = 960,467,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,467,688.20/45,624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.58

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