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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,948.94, 68,923.44 and 14,784.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,948.94, 68,923.44 and 14,784.19 is: 22,176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,948.94 : 68,923.44 = 14,784.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,948.94/68,923.44 = 14,784.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,948.94x = 68,923.44 × 14,784.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,948.94x = 1,018,977,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,977,060.11/45,948.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.29

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