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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,338.27, 68,007.24 and 12,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,338.27, 68,007.24 and 12,058.29 is: 18,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,338.27 : 68,007.24 = 12,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,338.27/68,007.24 = 12,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,338.27x = 68,007.24 × 12,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,338.27x = 820,051,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,051,022.02/45,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.39

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