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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,445.67, 68,167.50 and 12,165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,445.67, 68,167.50 and 12,165.74 is: 18,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,445.67 : 68,167.50 = 12,165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,445.67/68,167.50 = 12,165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,445.67x = 68,167.50 × 12,165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,445.67x = 829,307,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,307,740.61/45,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.34

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