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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,379.40, 68,072.36 and 12,099.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,379.40, 68,072.36 and 12,099.29 is: 18,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,379.40 : 68,072.36 = 12,099.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,379.40/68,072.36 = 12,099.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,379.40x = 68,072.36 × 12,099.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,379.40x = 823,627,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,627,224.62/45,379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.80

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