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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,396.88, 68,095.10 and 11,662.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,396.88, 68,095.10 and 11,662.87 is: 17,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,396.88 : 68,095.10 = 11,662.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,396.88/68,095.10 = 11,662.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,396.88x = 68,095.10 × 11,662.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,396.88x = 794,184,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,184,298.94/45,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,494.25

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