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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,972.45, 68,958.66 and 14,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,972.45, 68,958.66 and 14,807.70 is: 22,211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,972.45 : 68,958.66 = 14,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,972.45/68,958.66 = 14,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,972.45x = 68,958.66 × 14,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,972.45x = 1,021,119,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,119,149.68/45,972.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.55

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