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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,741.40, 68,612.10 and 12,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,741.40, 68,612.10 and 12,909.40 is: 19,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,741.40 : 68,612.10 = 12,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,741.40/68,612.10 = 12,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,741.40x = 68,612.10 × 12,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,741.40x = 885,741,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,741,043.74/45,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.10

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