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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924.03, 68,886.05 and 14,761.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924.03, 68,886.05 and 14,761.71 is: 22,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924.03 : 68,886.05 = 14,761.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924.03/68,886.05 = 14,761.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924.03x = 68,886.05 × 14,761.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924.03x = 1,016,875,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,875,819.34/45,924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.57

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