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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,948.63, 68,922.81 and 14,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,948.63, 68,922.81 and 14,783.88 is: 22,175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,948.63 : 68,922.81 = 14,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,948.63/68,922.81 = 14,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,948.63x = 68,922.81 × 14,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,948.63x = 1,018,946,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,946,552.30/45,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.78

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