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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,819.81, 68,727.21 and 12,537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,819.81, 68,727.21 and 12,537.47 is: 18,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,819.81 : 68,727.21 = 12,537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,819.81/68,727.21 = 12,537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,819.81x = 68,727.21 × 12,537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,819.81x = 861,665,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,665,333.56/45,819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.52

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