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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,965.80, 68,940.06 and 14,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,965.80, 68,940.06 and 14,797 is: 22,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,965.80 : 68,940.06 = 14,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,965.80/68,940.06 = 14,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,965.80x = 68,940.06 × 14,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,965.80x = 1,020,106,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,106,067.82/45,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,192.72

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