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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.67, 68,788.10 and 12,579.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.67, 68,788.10 and 12,579.21 is: 18,868.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.67 : 68,788.10 = 12,579.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.67/68,788.10 = 12,579.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.67x = 68,788.10 × 12,579.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.67x = 865,299,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,299,955.40/45,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.84

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