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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,934.80, 68,921.40 and 14,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,934.80, 68,921.40 and 14,779.60 is: 22,175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,934.80 : 68,921.40 = 14,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,934.80/68,921.40 = 14,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,934.80x = 68,921.40 × 14,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,934.80x = 1,018,630,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,630,723.44/45,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.58

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