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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,897.74, 68,845.77 and 12,617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,897.74, 68,845.77 and 12,617.67 is: 18,926.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,897.74 : 68,845.77 = 12,617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,897.74/68,845.77 = 12,617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,897.74x = 68,845.77 × 12,617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,897.74x = 868,673,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,673,206.76/45,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.27

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