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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,467.86, 68,200.64 and 12,187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,467.86, 68,200.64 and 12,187.88 is: 18,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,467.86 : 68,200.64 = 12,187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,467.86/68,200.64 = 12,187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,467.86x = 68,200.64 × 12,187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,467.86x = 831,221,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,221,216.24/45,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,281.51

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