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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,938.16, 68,913.72 and 14,766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,938.16, 68,913.72 and 14,766.12 is: 22,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,938.16 : 68,913.72 = 14,766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,938.16/68,913.72 = 14,766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,938.16x = 68,913.72 × 14,766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,938.16x = 1,017,588,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,588,259.17/45,938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.26

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