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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,895.95, 68,845.62 and 12,618.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,895.95, 68,845.62 and 12,618.62 is: 18,928.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,895.95 : 68,845.62 = 12,618.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,895.95/68,845.62 = 12,618.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,895.95x = 68,845.62 × 12,618.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,895.95x = 868,736,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,736,373.22/45,895.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.39

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