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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.90, 68,445.04 and 14,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.90, 68,445.04 and 14,039.76 is: 21,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.90 : 68,445.04 = 14,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.90/68,445.04 = 14,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.90x = 68,445.04 × 14,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.90x = 960,951,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,951,934.79/45,629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.70

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