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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.26, 68,495.02 and 14,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.26, 68,495.02 and 14,072.30 is: 21,108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.26 : 68,495.02 = 14,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.26/68,495.02 = 14,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.26x = 68,495.02 × 14,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.26x = 963,882,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,882,606.00/45,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.49

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