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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,759.94, 68,641.12 and 14,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,759.94, 68,641.12 and 14,595.19 is: 21,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,759.94 : 68,641.12 = 14,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,759.94/68,641.12 = 14,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,759.94x = 68,641.12 × 14,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,759.94x = 1,001,830,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,830,034.85/45,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,893.17

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