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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,920.26, 68,871.32 and 12,631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,920.26, 68,871.32 and 12,631.74 is: 18,945.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,920.26 : 68,871.32 = 12,631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,920.26/68,871.32 = 12,631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,920.26x = 68,871.32 × 12,631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,920.26x = 869,964,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,964,607.70/45,920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.12

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