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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,439.60, 68,159.40 and 12,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,439.60, 68,159.40 and 12,164.80 is: 18,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,439.60 : 68,159.40 = 12,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,439.60/68,159.40 = 12,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,439.60x = 68,159.40 × 12,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,439.60x = 829,145,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,145,469.12/45,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.20

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