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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,865.92, 68,794.26 and 12,589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,865.92, 68,794.26 and 12,589.34 is: 18,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,865.92 : 68,794.26 = 12,589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,865.92/68,794.26 = 12,589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,865.92x = 68,794.26 × 12,589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,865.92x = 866,073,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,073,985.22/45,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.73

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