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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,784.80, 68,676.96 and 14,619.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,784.80, 68,676.96 and 14,619.36 is: 21,928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,784.80 : 68,676.96 = 14,619.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,784.80/68,676.96 = 14,619.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,784.80x = 68,676.96 × 14,619.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,784.80x = 1,004,013,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,013,201.95/45,784.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,928.96

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