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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,964.84, 68,945.88 and 12,686.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,964.84, 68,945.88 and 12,686.91 is: 19,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,964.84 : 68,945.88 = 12,686.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,964.84/68,945.88 = 12,686.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,964.84x = 68,945.88 × 12,686.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,964.84x = 874,709,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,709,829.70/45,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,029.98

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