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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,542.70, 68,307.86 and 12,264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,542.70, 68,307.86 and 12,264.74 is: 18,395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,542.70 : 68,307.86 = 12,264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,542.70/68,307.86 = 12,264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,542.70x = 68,307.86 × 12,264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,542.70x = 837,778,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,778,142.86/45,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.44

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