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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,993.66, 68,979.48 and 12,712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,993.66, 68,979.48 and 12,712.98 is: 19,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,993.66 : 68,979.48 = 12,712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,993.66/68,979.48 = 12,712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,993.66x = 68,979.48 × 12,712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,993.66x = 876,934,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,934,749.65/45,993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,066.43

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