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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,995.42, 68,993.14 and 14,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,995.42, 68,993.14 and 14,835.26 is: 22,252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,995.42 : 68,993.14 = 14,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,995.42/68,993.14 = 14,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,995.42x = 68,993.14 × 14,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,995.42x = 1,023,531,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,531,170.12/45,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.89

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