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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.94, 68,145.42 and 12,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.94, 68,145.42 and 12,147.12 is: 18,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.94 : 68,145.42 = 12,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.94/68,145.42 = 12,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.94x = 68,145.42 × 12,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.94x = 827,770,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,770,594.19/45,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.42

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