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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,982.13, 68,935.95 and 14,375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,982.13, 68,935.95 and 14,375.91 is: 21,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,982.13 : 68,935.95 = 14,375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,982.13/68,935.95 = 14,375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,982.13x = 68,935.95 × 14,375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,982.13x = 991,017,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,017,012.96/45,982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.22

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