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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,444.17, 68,165.25 and 12,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,444.17, 68,165.25 and 12,164.24 is: 18,246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,444.17 : 68,165.25 = 12,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,444.17/68,165.25 = 12,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,444.17x = 68,165.25 × 12,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,444.17x = 829,178,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,178,119.83/45,444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,246.09

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