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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.14, 68,284.52 and 12,244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.14, 68,284.52 and 12,244.47 is: 18,365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.14 : 68,284.52 = 12,244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.14/68,284.52 = 12,244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.14x = 68,284.52 × 12,244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.14x = 836,107,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,107,485.23/45,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.84

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