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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.70, 68,310.86 and 12,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.70, 68,310.86 and 12,266.74 is: 18,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.70 : 68,310.86 = 12,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.70/68,310.86 = 12,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.70x = 68,310.86 × 12,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.70x = 837,951,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,951,558.80/45,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,398.44

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