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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,835.55, 68,753.39 and 12,555.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,835.55, 68,753.39 and 12,555.91 is: 18,833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,835.55 : 68,753.39 = 12,555.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,835.55/68,753.39 = 12,555.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,835.55x = 68,753.39 × 12,555.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,835.55x = 863,261,048.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,261,048.77/45,835.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.87

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