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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,594.34, 68,395.46 and 12,314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,594.34, 68,395.46 and 12,314.27 is: 18,472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,594.34 : 68,395.46 = 12,314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,594.34/68,395.46 = 12,314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,594.34x = 68,395.46 × 12,314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,594.34x = 842,240,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,240,270.63/45,594.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.48

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