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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,912.10, 68,864.10 and 12,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,912.10, 68,864.10 and 12,629.20 is: 18,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,912.10 : 68,864.10 = 12,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,912.10/68,864.10 = 12,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,912.10x = 68,864.10 × 12,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,912.10x = 869,698,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,698,491.72/45,912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.69

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