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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,972.95, 68,959.41 and 14,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,972.95, 68,959.41 and 14,808.20 is: 22,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,972.95 : 68,959.41 = 14,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,972.95/68,959.41 = 14,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,972.95x = 68,959.41 × 14,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,972.95x = 1,021,164,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,164,735.16/45,972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.30

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