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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,985.77, 68,967.72 and 12,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,985.77, 68,967.72 and 12,705.12 is: 19,054.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,985.77 : 68,967.72 = 12,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,985.77/68,967.72 = 12,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,985.77x = 68,967.72 × 12,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,985.77x = 876,243,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,243,158.73/45,985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,054.66

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