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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,787.59, 68,698.40 and 14,625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,787.59, 68,698.40 and 14,625.27 is: 21,943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,787.59 : 68,698.40 = 14,625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,787.59/68,698.40 = 14,625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,787.59x = 68,698.40 × 14,625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,787.59x = 1,004,732,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,732,575.44/45,787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.34

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