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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,980.40, 68,969.23 and 12,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,980.40, 68,969.23 and 12,702.46 is: 19,053.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,980.40 : 68,969.23 = 12,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,980.40/68,969.23 = 12,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,980.40x = 68,969.23 × 12,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,980.40x = 876,078,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,078,885.31/45,980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.31

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