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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,036.62, 67,554.96 and 11,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,036.62, 67,554.96 and 11,756.60 is: 17,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,036.62 : 67,554.96 = 11,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,036.62/67,554.96 = 11,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,036.62x = 67,554.96 × 11,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,036.62x = 794,216,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,216,642.74/45,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,634.91

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