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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.45, 68,963.16 and 14,810.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.45, 68,963.16 and 14,810.70 is: 22,216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.45 : 68,963.16 = 14,810.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.45/68,963.16 = 14,810.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.45x = 68,963.16 × 14,810.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.45x = 1,021,392,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,392,673.81/45,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.05

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