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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.68, 68,985.12 and 14,828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.68, 68,985.12 and 14,828.48 is: 22,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.68 : 68,985.12 = 14,828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.68/68,985.12 = 14,828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.68x = 68,985.12 × 14,828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.68x = 1,022,944,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,944,472.22/45,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.08

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