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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,946.71, 68,876.33 and 14,760.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,946.71, 68,876.33 and 14,760.09 is: 22,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,946.71 : 68,876.33 = 14,760.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,946.71/68,876.33 = 14,760.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,946.71x = 68,876.33 × 14,760.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,946.71x = 1,016,620,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,620,755.87/45,946.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.08

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