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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,935.76, 68,903.62 and 14,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,935.76, 68,903.62 and 14,771 is: 22,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,935.76 : 68,903.62 = 14,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,935.76/68,903.62 = 14,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,935.76x = 68,903.62 × 14,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,935.76x = 1,017,775,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,775,371.02/45,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.49

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