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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,993.84, 68,997.92 and 14,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,993.84, 68,997.92 and 14,832.24 is: 22,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,993.84 : 68,997.92 = 14,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,993.84/68,997.92 = 14,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,993.84x = 68,997.92 × 14,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,993.84x = 1,023,393,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,393,708.94/45,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.67

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