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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,727.73, 68,595.69 and 12,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,727.73, 68,595.69 and 12,447.96 is: 18,673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,727.73 : 68,595.69 = 12,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,727.73/68,595.69 = 12,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,727.73x = 68,595.69 × 12,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,727.73x = 853,876,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,876,405.29/45,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.06

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