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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924.50, 68,886.48 and 14,759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924.50, 68,886.48 and 14,759.84 is: 22,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924.50 : 68,886.48 = 14,759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924.50/68,886.48 = 14,759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924.50x = 68,886.48 × 14,759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924.50x = 1,016,753,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,753,422.96/45,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,139.67

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