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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,915.77, 68,864.58 and 12,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,915.77, 68,864.58 and 12,627.24 is: 18,938.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,915.77 : 68,864.58 = 12,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,915.77/68,864.58 = 12,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,915.77x = 68,864.58 × 12,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,915.77x = 869,569,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,569,579.16/45,915.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.37

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