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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,991.96, 68,975.58 and 12,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,991.96, 68,975.58 and 12,704.20 is: 19,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,991.96 : 68,975.58 = 12,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,991.96/68,975.58 = 12,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,991.96x = 68,975.58 × 12,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,991.96x = 876,279,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,279,563.44/45,991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,052.89

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