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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,885.93, 68,826.42 and 14,718.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,885.93, 68,826.42 and 14,718.75 is: 22,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,885.93 : 68,826.42 = 14,718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,885.93/68,826.42 = 14,718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,885.93x = 68,826.42 × 14,718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,885.93x = 1,013,038,869.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,038,869.38/45,885.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.33

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