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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,499.38, 68,249.06 and 12,667.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,499.38, 68,249.06 and 12,667.38 is: 19,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,499.38 : 68,249.06 = 12,667.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,499.38/68,249.06 = 12,667.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,499.38x = 68,249.06 × 12,667.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,499.38x = 864,536,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,536,777.66/45,499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.07

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