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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,925.08, 68,889.32 and 12,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,925.08, 68,889.32 and 12,647.72 is: 18,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,925.08 : 68,889.32 = 12,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,925.08/68,889.32 = 12,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,925.08x = 68,889.32 × 12,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,925.08x = 871,292,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,292,830.35/45,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.05

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