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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.40, 68,069.36 and 12,097.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.40, 68,069.36 and 12,097.29 is: 18,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.40 : 68,069.36 = 12,097.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.40/68,069.36 = 12,097.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.40x = 68,069.36 × 12,097.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.40x = 823,454,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,454,788.03/45,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.80

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