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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,977.82, 68,951.67 and 14,805.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,977.82, 68,951.67 and 14,805.78 is: 22,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,977.82 : 68,951.67 = 14,805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,977.82/68,951.67 = 14,805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,977.82x = 68,951.67 × 14,805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,977.82x = 1,020,883,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,883,256.65/45,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.82

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