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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,814.51, 68,725.86 and 12,534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,814.51, 68,725.86 and 12,534.75 is: 18,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,814.51 : 68,725.86 = 12,534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,814.51/68,725.86 = 12,534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,814.51x = 68,725.86 × 12,534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,814.51x = 861,461,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,461,473.64/45,814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.25

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