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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.06, 68,416.74 and 14,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.06, 68,416.74 and 14,024.12 is: 21,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.06 : 68,416.74 = 14,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.06/68,416.74 = 14,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.06x = 68,416.74 × 14,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.06x = 959,484,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,484,571.77/45,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.77

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