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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,898.14, 68,834 and 12,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,898.14, 68,834 and 12,619.30 is: 18,925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,898.14 : 68,834 = 12,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,898.14/68,834 = 12,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,898.14x = 68,834 × 12,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,898.14x = 868,636,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,636,896.20/45,898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,925.32

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