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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,848.62, 68,729.19 and 14,662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,848.62, 68,729.19 and 14,662.54 is: 21,979.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,848.62 : 68,729.19 = 14,662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,848.62/68,729.19 = 14,662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,848.62x = 68,729.19 × 14,662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,848.62x = 1,007,744,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,744,497.54/45,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.82

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