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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,373.08, 68,059.68 and 12,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,373.08, 68,059.68 and 12,091.44 is: 18,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,373.08 : 68,059.68 = 12,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,373.08/68,059.68 = 12,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,373.08x = 68,059.68 × 12,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,373.08x = 822,939,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,939,537.14/45,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,137.18

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