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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,942.96, 68,870.71 and 14,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,942.96, 68,870.71 and 14,756.34 is: 22,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,942.96 : 68,870.71 = 14,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,942.96/68,870.71 = 14,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,942.96x = 68,870.71 × 14,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,942.96x = 1,016,279,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,279,806.51/45,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.47

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