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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,710.36, 68,570.40 and 12,430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,710.36, 68,570.40 and 12,430.97 is: 18,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,710.36 : 68,570.40 = 12,430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,710.36/68,570.40 = 12,430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,710.36x = 68,570.40 × 12,430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,710.36x = 852,396,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,396,585.29/45,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,647.78

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