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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,942.16, 68,919.72 and 14,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,942.16, 68,919.72 and 14,770.12 is: 22,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,942.16 : 68,919.72 = 14,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,942.16/68,919.72 = 14,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,942.16x = 68,919.72 × 14,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,942.16x = 1,017,952,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,952,534.77/45,942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.26

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