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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,344.27, 68,016.32 and 12,064.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,344.27, 68,016.32 and 12,064.34 is: 18,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,344.27 : 68,016.32 = 12,064.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,344.27/68,016.32 = 12,064.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,344.27x = 68,016.32 × 12,064.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,344.27x = 820,571,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,571,609.63/45,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.48

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