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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,246.60, 67,869.90 and 11,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,246.60, 67,869.90 and 11,971.80 is: 17,957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,246.60 : 67,869.90 = 11,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,246.60/67,869.90 = 11,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,246.60x = 67,869.90 × 11,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,246.60x = 812,524,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,524,868.82/45,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.70

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