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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,921.87, 68,883.57 and 12,641.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,921.87, 68,883.57 and 12,641.73 is: 18,962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,921.87 : 68,883.57 = 12,641.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,921.87/68,883.57 = 12,641.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,921.87x = 68,883.57 × 12,641.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,921.87x = 870,807,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,807,493.38/45,921.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,962.81

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