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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,226.62, 67,843.16 and 11,946.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,226.62, 67,843.16 and 11,946.35 is: 17,920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,226.62 : 67,843.16 = 11,946.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,226.62/67,843.16 = 11,946.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,226.62x = 67,843.16 × 11,946.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,226.62x = 810,478,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,478,134.47/45,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,920.38

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