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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,335.98, 67,998.57 and 12,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,335.98, 67,998.57 and 12,058.48 is: 18,086.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,335.98 : 67,998.57 = 12,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,335.98/67,998.57 = 12,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,335.98x = 67,998.57 × 12,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,335.98x = 819,959,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,959,396.37/45,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,086.28

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