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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,621.60, 68,432.40 and 12,346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,621.60, 68,432.40 and 12,346.80 is: 18,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,621.60 : 68,432.40 = 12,346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,621.60/68,432.40 = 12,346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,621.60x = 68,432.40 × 12,346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,621.60x = 844,921,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,921,156.32/45,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.20

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