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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,596, 68,397.84 and 12,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,596, 68,397.84 and 12,764 is: 19,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,596 : 68,397.84 = 12,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,596/68,397.84 = 12,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,596x = 68,397.84 × 12,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,596x = 873,030,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,030,029.76/45,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.07

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