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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,369.76, 68,054.62 and 12,537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,369.76, 68,054.62 and 12,537.76 is: 18,806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,369.76 : 68,054.62 = 12,537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,369.76/68,054.62 = 12,537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,369.76x = 68,054.62 × 12,537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,369.76x = 853,252,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,252,492.45/45,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.63

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