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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,565.50, 68,348.25 and 12,733.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,565.50, 68,348.25 and 12,733.50 is: 19,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,565.50 : 68,348.25 = 12,733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,565.50/68,348.25 = 12,733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,565.50x = 68,348.25 × 12,733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,565.50x = 870,312,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,312,441.38/45,565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.25

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