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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.72, 68,950.08 and 12,685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.72, 68,950.08 and 12,685.68 is: 19,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.72 : 68,950.08 = 12,685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.72/68,950.08 = 12,685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.72x = 68,950.08 × 12,685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.72x = 874,678,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,678,650.85/45,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.52

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