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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,583.48, 68,369.70 and 12,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,583.48, 68,369.70 and 12,301 is: 18,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,583.48 : 68,369.70 = 12,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,583.48/68,369.70 = 12,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,583.48x = 68,369.70 × 12,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,583.48x = 841,015,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,015,679.70/45,583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.01

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