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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,884.65, 68,826.90 and 12,604.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,884.65, 68,826.90 and 12,604.85 is: 18,907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,884.65 : 68,826.90 = 12,604.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,884.65/68,826.90 = 12,604.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,884.65x = 68,826.90 × 12,604.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,884.65x = 867,552,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,552,750.47/45,884.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.26

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