Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,851.94, 68,778 and 12,572.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,851.94, 68,778 and 12,572.46 is: 18,858.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,851.94 : 68,778 = 12,572.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,851.94/68,778 = 12,572.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,851.94x = 68,778 × 12,572.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,851.94x = 864,708,653.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,708,653.88/45,851.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,858.71
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