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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.15, 68,786.82 and 14,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.15, 68,786.82 and 14,693.40 is: 22,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.15 : 68,786.82 = 14,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.15/68,786.82 = 14,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.15x = 68,786.82 × 14,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.15x = 1,010,712,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,712,260.99/45,858.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,039.97

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