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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.61, 68,845.93 and 14,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.61, 68,845.93 and 14,732.81 is: 22,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.61 : 68,845.93 = 14,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.61/68,845.93 = 14,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.61x = 68,845.93 × 14,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.61x = 1,014,294,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,294,005.96/45,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.13

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