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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,626.56, 68,446.35 and 14,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,626.56, 68,446.35 and 14,039.26 is: 21,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,626.56 : 68,446.35 = 14,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,626.56/68,446.35 = 14,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,626.56x = 68,446.35 × 14,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,626.56x = 960,935,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,935,932.59/45,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,060.89

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