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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,918.59, 68,869.81 and 12,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,918.59, 68,869.81 and 12,630.62 is: 18,943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,918.59 : 68,869.81 = 12,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,918.59/68,869.81 = 12,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,918.59x = 68,869.81 × 12,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,918.59x = 869,868,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,868,336.43/45,918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.71

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