Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,953.56, 68,928.72 and 14,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,953.56, 68,928.72 and 14,788 is: 22,181.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,953.56 : 68,928.72 = 14,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,953.56/68,928.72 = 14,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,953.56x = 68,928.72 × 14,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,953.56x = 1,019,317,911.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,019,317,911.36/45,953.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,181.48
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