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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.38, 68,441.24 and 14,037.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.38, 68,441.24 and 14,037.23 is: 21,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.38 : 68,441.24 = 14,037.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.38/68,441.24 = 14,037.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.38x = 68,441.24 × 14,037.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.38x = 960,725,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,725,427.37/45,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.90

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