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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,355.55, 68,036.76 and 12,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,355.55, 68,036.76 and 12,075.48 is: 18,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,355.55 : 68,036.76 = 12,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,355.55/68,036.76 = 12,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,355.55x = 68,036.76 × 12,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,355.55x = 821,576,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,576,534.64/45,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.14

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