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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,871.11, 68,806.73 and 12,591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,871.11, 68,806.73 and 12,591.59 is: 18,887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,871.11 : 68,806.73 = 12,591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,871.11/68,806.73 = 12,591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,871.11x = 68,806.73 × 12,591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,871.11x = 866,385,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,385,820.85/45,871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.40

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