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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,994.32, 68,998.68 and 14,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,994.32, 68,998.68 and 14,832.72 is: 22,251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,994.32 : 68,998.68 = 14,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,994.32/68,998.68 = 14,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,994.32x = 68,998.68 × 14,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,994.32x = 1,023,438,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,438,100.81/45,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.40

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