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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,637.30, 68,462.43 and 14,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,637.30, 68,462.43 and 14,049.99 is: 21,076.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,637.30 : 68,462.43 = 14,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,637.30/68,462.43 = 14,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,637.30x = 68,462.43 × 14,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,637.30x = 961,896,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,896,456.88/45,637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.98

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