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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,941.43, 68,905.86 and 12,656.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,941.43, 68,905.86 and 12,656.71 is: 18,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,941.43 : 68,905.86 = 12,656.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,941.43/68,905.86 = 12,656.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,941.43x = 68,905.86 × 12,656.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,941.43x = 872,121,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,121,487.32/45,941.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.33

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