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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.14, 68,998.71 and 14,834.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.14, 68,998.71 and 14,834.39 is: 22,251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.14 : 68,998.71 = 14,834.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.14/68,998.71 = 14,834.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.14x = 68,998.71 × 14,834.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.14x = 1,023,553,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,553,830.67/45,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.59

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