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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,936.92, 68,905.38 and 14,776.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,936.92, 68,905.38 and 14,776.76 is: 22,165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,936.92 : 68,905.38 = 14,776.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,936.92/68,905.38 = 14,776.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,936.92x = 68,905.38 × 14,776.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,936.92x = 1,018,198,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,198,262.97/45,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,165.14

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