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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,884.06, 68,817.86 and 12,150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,884.06, 68,817.86 and 12,150.29 is: 18,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,884.06 : 68,817.86 = 12,150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,884.06/68,817.86 = 12,150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,884.06x = 68,817.86 × 12,150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,884.06x = 836,157,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,157,158.60/45,884.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.26

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