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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,982.27, 68,962.47 and 12,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,982.27, 68,962.47 and 12,701.60 is: 19,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,982.27 : 68,962.47 = 12,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,982.27/68,962.47 = 12,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,982.27x = 68,962.47 × 12,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,982.27x = 875,933,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,933,708.95/45,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.38

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