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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,918.83, 68,870.18 and 12,630.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,918.83, 68,870.18 and 12,630.87 is: 18,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,918.83 : 68,870.18 = 12,630.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,918.83/68,870.18 = 12,630.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,918.83x = 68,870.18 × 12,630.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,918.83x = 869,890,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,890,322.03/45,918.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.09

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