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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,996.34, 69,001.68 and 14,834.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,996.34, 69,001.68 and 14,834.74 is: 22,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,996.34 : 69,001.68 = 14,834.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,996.34/69,001.68 = 14,834.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,996.34x = 69,001.68 × 14,834.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,996.34x = 1,023,621,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,621,982.36/45,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.42

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