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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.29, 68,948.36 and 14,803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.29, 68,948.36 and 14,803.25 is: 22,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.29 : 68,948.36 = 14,803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.29/68,948.36 = 14,803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.29x = 68,948.36 × 14,803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.29x = 1,020,659,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,659,736.15/45,975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.18

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