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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,993.66, 68,999.29 and 14,820.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,993.66, 68,999.29 and 14,820.54 is: 22,233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,993.66 : 68,999.29 = 14,820.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,993.66/68,999.29 = 14,820.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,993.66x = 68,999.29 × 14,820.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,993.66x = 1,022,606,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,606,737.42/45,993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.65

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