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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,337.60, 68,006.40 and 12,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,337.60, 68,006.40 and 12,062.80 is: 18,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,337.60 : 68,006.40 = 12,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,337.60/68,006.40 = 12,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,337.60x = 68,006.40 × 12,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,337.60x = 820,347,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,347,601.92/45,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.20

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