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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,972.20, 68,958.29 and 14,807.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,972.20, 68,958.29 and 14,807.45 is: 22,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,972.20 : 68,958.29 = 14,807.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,972.20/68,958.29 = 14,807.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,972.20x = 68,958.29 × 14,807.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,972.20x = 1,021,096,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,096,012.43/45,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.17

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