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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,885.56, 68,820.11 and 12,151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,885.56, 68,820.11 and 12,151.79 is: 18,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,885.56 : 68,820.11 = 12,151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,885.56/68,820.11 = 12,151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,885.56x = 68,820.11 × 12,151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,885.56x = 836,287,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,287,524.50/45,885.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.51

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