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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,812.79, 68,715.91 and 14,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,812.79, 68,715.91 and 14,222.08 is: 21,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,812.79 : 68,715.91 = 14,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,812.79/68,715.91 = 14,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,812.79x = 68,715.91 × 14,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,812.79x = 977,283,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,283,272.97/45,812.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.11

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