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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,883.67, 68,819.03 and 14,714.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,883.67, 68,819.03 and 14,714.87 is: 22,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,883.67 : 68,819.03 = 14,714.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,883.67/68,819.03 = 14,714.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,883.67x = 68,819.03 × 14,714.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,883.67x = 1,012,663,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,663,006.40/45,883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.23

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