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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,982.44, 68,968.47 and 12,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,982.44, 68,968.47 and 12,707.25 is: 19,059.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,982.44 : 68,968.47 = 12,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,982.44/68,968.47 = 12,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,982.44x = 68,968.47 × 12,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,982.44x = 876,399,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,399,590.41/45,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.44

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