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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,977.44, 68,960.97 and 12,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,977.44, 68,960.97 and 12,702.25 is: 19,051.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,977.44 : 68,960.97 = 12,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,977.44/68,960.97 = 12,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,977.44x = 68,960.97 × 12,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,977.44x = 875,959,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,959,481.18/45,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,051.94

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