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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,934.29, 68,886.86 and 14,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,934.29, 68,886.86 and 14,762.25 is: 22,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,934.29 : 68,886.86 = 14,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,934.29/68,886.86 = 14,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,934.29x = 68,886.86 × 14,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,934.29x = 1,016,924,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,924,975.22/45,934.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.69

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