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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,995.04, 68,999.85 and 14,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,995.04, 68,999.85 and 14,823 is: 22,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,995.04 : 68,999.85 = 14,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,995.04/68,999.85 = 14,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,995.04x = 68,999.85 × 14,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,995.04x = 1,022,784,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,784,776.55/45,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.85

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