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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,979.29, 68,953.95 and 14,807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,979.29, 68,953.95 and 14,807.25 is: 22,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,979.29 : 68,953.95 = 14,807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,979.29/68,953.95 = 14,807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,979.29x = 68,953.95 × 14,807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,979.29x = 1,021,018,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,018,376.14/45,979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,206.05

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