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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,750.83, 68,627.05 and 12,474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,750.83, 68,627.05 and 12,474.41 is: 18,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,750.83 : 68,627.05 = 12,474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,750.83/68,627.05 = 12,474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,750.83x = 68,627.05 × 12,474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,750.83x = 856,081,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,081,584.47/45,750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,711.83

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