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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.40, 68,485.96 and 14,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.40, 68,485.96 and 14,062.46 is: 21,095.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.40 : 68,485.96 = 14,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.40/68,485.96 = 14,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.40x = 68,485.96 × 14,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.40x = 963,080,730.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,080,730.63/45,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.95

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