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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,847.62, 68,727.69 and 14,661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,847.62, 68,727.69 and 14,661.54 is: 21,978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,847.62 : 68,727.69 = 14,661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,847.62/68,727.69 = 14,661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,847.62x = 68,727.69 × 14,661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,847.62x = 1,007,653,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,653,776.04/45,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,978.32

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