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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.38, 68,438.24 and 14,035.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.38, 68,438.24 and 14,035.23 is: 21,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.38 : 68,438.24 = 14,035.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.38/68,438.24 = 14,035.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.38x = 68,438.24 × 14,035.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.38x = 960,546,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,546,369.02/45,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,052.90

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