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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,961.56, 68,940.72 and 14,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,961.56, 68,940.72 and 14,796 is: 22,193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,961.56 : 68,940.72 = 14,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,961.56/68,940.72 = 14,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,961.56x = 68,940.72 × 14,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,961.56x = 1,020,046,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,046,893.12/45,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.48

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