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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,359.12, 68,042.52 and 12,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,359.12, 68,042.52 and 12,079.20 is: 18,119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,359.12 : 68,042.52 = 12,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,359.12/68,042.52 = 12,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,359.12x = 68,042.52 × 12,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,359.12x = 821,899,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,899,207.58/45,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,119.82

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