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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,851.22, 68,773.59 and 12,569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,851.22, 68,773.59 and 12,569.94 is: 18,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,851.22 : 68,773.59 = 12,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,851.22/68,773.59 = 12,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,851.22x = 68,773.59 × 12,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,851.22x = 864,479,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,479,899.88/45,851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.02

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