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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,785.87, 68,668.03 and 12,498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,785.87, 68,668.03 and 12,498.02 is: 18,744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,785.87 : 68,668.03 = 12,498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,785.87/68,668.03 = 12,498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,785.87x = 68,668.03 × 12,498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,785.87x = 858,214,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,214,412.30/45,785.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,744.09

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