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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924, 68,876.94 and 12,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924, 68,876.94 and 12,635.52 is: 18,950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924 : 68,876.94 = 12,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924/68,876.94 = 12,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924x = 68,876.94 × 12,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924x = 870,295,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,295,952.91/45,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.79

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