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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.67, 68,366.50 and 12,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.67, 68,366.50 and 12,297.73 is: 18,446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.67 : 68,366.50 = 12,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.67/68,366.50 = 12,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.67x = 68,366.50 × 12,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.67x = 840,752,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,752,758.58/45,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.60

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