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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,340.94, 68,016.59 and 12,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,340.94, 68,016.59 and 12,062.36 is: 18,094.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,340.94 : 68,016.59 = 12,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,340.94/68,016.59 = 12,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,340.94x = 68,016.59 × 12,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,340.94x = 820,440,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,440,534.24/45,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.92

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