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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.50, 68,438.42 and 14,035.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.50, 68,438.42 and 14,035.35 is: 21,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.50 : 68,438.42 = 14,035.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.50/68,438.42 = 14,035.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.50x = 68,438.42 × 14,035.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.50x = 960,557,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,557,178.15/45,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.08

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