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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,869.84, 68,804.82 and 12,590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,869.84, 68,804.82 and 12,590.36 is: 18,885.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,869.84 : 68,804.82 = 12,590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,869.84/68,804.82 = 12,590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,869.84x = 68,804.82 × 12,590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,869.84x = 866,277,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,277,453.54/45,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.56

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