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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,974.17, 68,961.11 and 12,240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,974.17, 68,961.11 and 12,240.18 is: 18,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,974.17 : 68,961.11 = 12,240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,974.17/68,961.11 = 12,240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,974.17x = 68,961.11 × 12,240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,974.17x = 844,096,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,096,407.05/45,974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.23

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