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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,823.64, 68,735.42 and 12,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,823.64, 68,735.42 and 12,544 is: 18,815.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,823.64 : 68,735.42 = 12,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,823.64/68,735.42 = 12,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,823.64x = 68,735.42 × 12,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,823.64x = 862,217,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,217,108.48/45,823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.99

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