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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,962.34, 68,942.14 and 12,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,962.34, 68,942.14 and 12,684.40 is: 19,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,962.34 : 68,942.14 = 12,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,962.34/68,942.14 = 12,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,962.34x = 68,942.14 × 12,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,962.34x = 874,489,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,489,476.55/45,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.22

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