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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.01, 68,496.14 and 14,073.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.01, 68,496.14 and 14,073.05 is: 21,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.01 : 68,496.14 = 14,073.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.01/68,496.14 = 14,073.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.01x = 68,496.14 × 14,073.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.01x = 963,949,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,949,809.45/45,664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.62

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