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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,916.27, 68,865.33 and 12,627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,916.27, 68,865.33 and 12,627.74 is: 18,939.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,916.27 : 68,865.33 = 12,627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,916.27/68,865.33 = 12,627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,916.27x = 68,865.33 × 12,627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,916.27x = 869,613,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,613,482.25/45,916.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.11

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