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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,385.42, 68,081.38 and 12,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,385.42, 68,081.38 and 12,105.30 is: 18,158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,385.42 : 68,081.38 = 12,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,385.42/68,081.38 = 12,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,385.42x = 68,081.38 × 12,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,385.42x = 824,145,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,145,529.31/45,385.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.82

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