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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,424.08, 68,139.54 and 12,143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,424.08, 68,139.54 and 12,143.43 is: 18,216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,424.08 : 68,139.54 = 12,143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,424.08/68,139.54 = 12,143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,424.08x = 68,139.54 × 12,143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,424.08x = 827,447,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,447,734.22/45,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,216.06

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