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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,939.60, 68,909.34 and 14,774.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,939.60, 68,909.34 and 14,774.85 is: 22,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,939.60 : 68,909.34 = 14,774.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,939.60/68,909.34 = 14,774.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,939.60x = 68,909.34 × 14,774.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,939.60x = 1,018,125,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,125,162.10/45,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.26

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