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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,337.10, 68,005.55 and 12,057.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,337.10, 68,005.55 and 12,057.17 is: 18,085.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,337.10 : 68,005.55 = 12,057.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,337.10/68,005.55 = 12,057.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,337.10x = 68,005.55 × 12,057.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,337.10x = 819,954,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,954,477.29/45,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.73

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