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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,962.83, 68,936.04 and 12,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,962.83, 68,936.04 and 12,229.04 is: 18,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,962.83 : 68,936.04 = 12,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,962.83/68,936.04 = 12,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,962.83x = 68,936.04 × 12,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,962.83x = 843,021,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,021,762.94/45,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.38

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