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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,339.94, 68,015.09 and 12,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,339.94, 68,015.09 and 12,061.36 is: 18,093.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,339.94 : 68,015.09 = 12,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,339.94/68,015.09 = 12,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,339.94x = 68,015.09 × 12,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,339.94x = 820,354,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,354,485.92/45,339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.42

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