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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.92, 68,452.97 and 14,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.92, 68,452.97 and 14,043.69 is: 21,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.92 : 68,452.97 = 14,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.92/68,452.97 = 14,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.92x = 68,452.97 × 14,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.92x = 961,332,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,332,220.04/45,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.56

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