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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,571, 68,359.06 and 12,741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,571, 68,359.06 and 12,741.56 is: 19,113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,571 : 68,359.06 = 12,741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,571/68,359.06 = 12,741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,571x = 68,359.06 × 12,741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,571x = 871,001,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,001,064.53/45,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.06

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