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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.66, 68,975.61 and 12,706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.66, 68,975.61 and 12,706.71 is: 19,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.66 : 68,975.61 = 12,706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.66/68,975.61 = 12,706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.66x = 68,975.61 × 12,706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.66x = 876,453,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,453,073.34/45,984.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.68

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