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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,649.30, 68,468.55 and 12,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,649.30, 68,468.55 and 12,367.30 is: 18,549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,649.30 : 68,468.55 = 12,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,649.30/68,468.55 = 12,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,649.30x = 68,468.55 × 12,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,649.30x = 846,771,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,771,098.42/45,649.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.49

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