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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,914.34, 68,871.44 and 12,634.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,914.34, 68,871.44 and 12,634.58 is: 18,951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,914.34 : 68,871.44 = 12,634.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,914.34/68,871.44 = 12,634.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,914.34x = 68,871.44 × 12,634.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,914.34x = 870,161,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,161,718.40/45,914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.85

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