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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,972.52, 68,962.77 and 12,692.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,972.52, 68,962.77 and 12,692.59 is: 19,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,972.52 : 68,962.77 = 12,692.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,972.52/68,962.77 = 12,692.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,972.52x = 68,962.77 × 12,692.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,972.52x = 875,316,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,316,164.87/45,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,039.99

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