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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,972.93, 68,959.41 and 14,808.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,972.93, 68,959.41 and 14,808.18 is: 22,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,972.93 : 68,959.41 = 14,808.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,972.93/68,959.41 = 14,808.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,972.93x = 68,959.41 × 14,808.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,972.93x = 1,021,163,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,163,355.97/45,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.27

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