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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,439.05, 68,157.60 and 12,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,439.05, 68,157.60 and 12,159.11 is: 18,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,439.05 : 68,157.60 = 12,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,439.05/68,157.60 = 12,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,439.05x = 68,157.60 × 12,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,439.05x = 828,735,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,735,948.93/45,439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.41

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