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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,969.83, 68,953.37 and 12,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,969.83, 68,953.37 and 12,691.92 is: 19,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,969.83 : 68,953.37 = 12,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,969.83/68,953.37 = 12,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,969.83x = 68,953.37 × 12,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,969.83x = 875,150,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,150,592.31/45,969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,037.50

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