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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,747.68, 68,611.92 and 12,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,747.68, 68,611.92 and 12,908 is: 19,359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,747.68 : 68,611.92 = 12,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,747.68/68,611.92 = 12,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,747.68x = 68,611.92 × 12,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,747.68x = 885,642,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,642,663.36/45,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.29

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