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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,977.45, 68,966.16 and 14,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,977.45, 68,966.16 and 14,812.70 is: 22,219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,977.45 : 68,966.16 = 14,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,977.45/68,966.16 = 14,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,977.45x = 68,966.16 × 14,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,977.45x = 1,021,575,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,575,038.23/45,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,219.05

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