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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,943.16, 68,921.22 and 14,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,943.16, 68,921.22 and 14,771.12 is: 22,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,943.16 : 68,921.22 = 14,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,943.16/68,921.22 = 14,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,943.16x = 68,921.22 × 14,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,943.16x = 1,018,043,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,043,611.17/45,943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.76

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