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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,575.97, 68,358.48 and 12,293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,575.97, 68,358.48 and 12,293.47 is: 18,438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,575.97 : 68,358.48 = 12,293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,575.97/68,358.48 = 12,293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,575.97x = 68,358.48 × 12,293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,575.97x = 840,362,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,362,923.13/45,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.73

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