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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,955.69, 68,933.57 and 14,790.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,955.69, 68,933.57 and 14,790.94 is: 22,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,955.69 : 68,933.57 = 14,790.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,955.69/68,933.57 = 14,790.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,955.69x = 68,933.57 × 14,790.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,955.69x = 1,019,592,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,592,051.57/45,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,186.42

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