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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,752.83, 68,630.05 and 12,476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,752.83, 68,630.05 and 12,476.41 is: 18,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,752.83 : 68,630.05 = 12,476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,752.83/68,630.05 = 12,476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,752.83x = 68,630.05 × 12,476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,752.83x = 856,256,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,256,642.12/45,752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.83

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