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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,920.54, 68,871.68 and 12,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,920.54, 68,871.68 and 12,632 is: 18,945.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,920.54 : 68,871.68 = 12,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,920.54/68,871.68 = 12,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,920.54x = 68,871.68 × 12,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,920.54x = 869,987,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,987,061.76/45,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.49

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