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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,931.67, 68,897.50 and 14,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,931.67, 68,897.50 and 14,766.92 is: 22,150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,931.67 : 68,897.50 = 14,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,931.67/68,897.50 = 14,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,931.67x = 68,897.50 × 14,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,931.67x = 1,017,403,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,403,489.30/45,931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.37

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