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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,447.19, 68,174.20 and 12,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,447.19, 68,174.20 and 12,166.52 is: 18,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,447.19 : 68,174.20 = 12,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,447.19/68,174.20 = 12,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,447.19x = 68,174.20 × 12,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,447.19x = 829,442,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,442,767.78/45,447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.69

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