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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,626.38, 68,439.74 and 14,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,626.38, 68,439.74 and 14,036.23 is: 21,054.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,626.38 : 68,439.74 = 14,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,626.38/68,439.74 = 14,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,626.38x = 68,439.74 × 14,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,626.38x = 960,635,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,635,931.78/45,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.40

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