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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,338.60, 68,007.90 and 12,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,338.60, 68,007.90 and 12,063.80 is: 18,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,338.60 : 68,007.90 = 12,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,338.60/68,007.90 = 12,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,338.60x = 68,007.90 × 12,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,338.60x = 820,433,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,433,704.02/45,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.70

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