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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,994.34, 68,998.67 and 14,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,994.34, 68,998.67 and 14,832.74 is: 22,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,994.34 : 68,998.67 = 14,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,994.34/68,998.67 = 14,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,994.34x = 68,998.67 × 14,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,994.34x = 1,023,439,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,439,332.46/45,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.42

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