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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,950.94, 68,926.44 and 14,786.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,950.94, 68,926.44 and 14,786.19 is: 22,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,950.94 : 68,926.44 = 14,786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,950.94/68,926.44 = 14,786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,950.94x = 68,926.44 × 14,786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,950.94x = 1,019,159,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,159,437.86/45,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,179.29

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