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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.68, 68,309.29 and 12,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.68, 68,309.29 and 12,257.32 is: 18,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.68 : 68,309.29 = 12,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.68/68,309.29 = 12,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.68x = 68,309.29 × 12,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.68x = 837,288,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,288,826.50/45,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.90

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