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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,384, 68,076.48 and 12,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,384, 68,076.48 and 12,552 is: 18,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,384 : 68,076.48 = 12,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,384/68,076.48 = 12,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,384x = 68,076.48 × 12,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,384x = 854,495,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,495,976.96/45,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.13

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