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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,881.34, 68,821.86 and 12,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,881.34, 68,821.86 and 12,601.44 is: 18,902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,881.34 : 68,821.86 = 12,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,881.34/68,821.86 = 12,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,881.34x = 68,821.86 × 12,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,881.34x = 867,254,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,254,539.48/45,881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.12

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