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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,637.56, 68,462.84 and 14,050.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,637.56, 68,462.84 and 14,050.26 is: 21,077.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,637.56 : 68,462.84 = 14,050.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,637.56/68,462.84 = 14,050.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,637.56x = 68,462.84 × 14,050.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,637.56x = 961,920,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,920,803.24/45,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.39

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