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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,942.37, 68,898.97 and 14,770.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,942.37, 68,898.97 and 14,770.33 is: 22,150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,942.37 : 68,898.97 = 14,770.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,942.37/68,898.97 = 14,770.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,942.37x = 68,898.97 × 14,770.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,942.37x = 1,017,660,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,660,523.56/45,942.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.81

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