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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,973.93, 68,960.91 and 14,809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,973.93, 68,960.91 and 14,809.18 is: 22,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,973.93 : 68,960.91 = 14,809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,973.93/68,960.91 = 14,809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,973.93x = 68,960.91 × 14,809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,973.93x = 1,021,254,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,254,529.15/45,973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,213.77

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