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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.21, 68,851.82 and 14,758.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.21, 68,851.82 and 14,758.33 is: 22,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.21 : 68,851.82 = 14,758.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.21/68,851.82 = 14,758.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.21x = 68,851.82 × 14,758.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.21x = 1,016,137,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,137,880.66/45,901.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,137.50

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