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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,357.05, 68,039.01 and 12,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,357.05, 68,039.01 and 12,076.98 is: 18,116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,357.05 : 68,039.01 = 12,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,357.05/68,039.01 = 12,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,357.05x = 68,039.01 × 12,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,357.05x = 821,705,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,705,762.99/45,357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.39

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