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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901, 68,847.18 and 14,736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901, 68,847.18 and 14,736.52 is: 22,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901 : 68,847.18 = 14,736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901/68,847.18 = 14,736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901x = 68,847.18 × 14,736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901x = 1,014,567,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,567,845.01/45,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.39

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