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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.42, 68,449.22 and 14,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.42, 68,449.22 and 14,041.20 is: 21,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.42 : 68,449.22 = 14,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.42/68,449.22 = 14,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.42x = 68,449.22 × 14,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.42x = 961,109,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,109,187.86/45,628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.83

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