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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,762.22, 68,636.27 and 12,484.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,762.22, 68,636.27 and 12,484.99 is: 18,725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,762.22 : 68,636.27 = 12,484.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,762.22/68,636.27 = 12,484.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,762.22x = 68,636.27 × 12,484.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,762.22x = 856,922,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,922,738.98/45,762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,725.55

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