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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,774.24, 68,663.76 and 14,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,774.24, 68,663.76 and 14,607 is: 21,911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,774.24 : 68,663.76 = 14,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,774.24/68,663.76 = 14,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,774.24x = 68,663.76 × 14,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,774.24x = 1,002,971,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,971,542.32/45,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,911.27

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