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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,651.30, 68,471.55 and 12,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,651.30, 68,471.55 and 12,369.30 is: 18,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,651.30 : 68,471.55 = 12,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,651.30/68,471.55 = 12,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,651.30x = 68,471.55 × 12,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,651.30x = 846,945,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,945,143.42/45,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.49

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