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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,991.70, 68,987.40 and 12,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,991.70, 68,987.40 and 12,711.53 is: 19,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,991.70 : 68,987.40 = 12,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,991.70/68,987.40 = 12,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,991.70x = 68,987.40 × 12,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,991.70x = 876,935,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,935,529.52/45,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.26

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