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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,997.64, 68,996.28 and 12,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,997.64, 68,996.28 and 12,717.64 is: 19,076.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,997.64 : 68,996.28 = 12,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,997.64/68,996.28 = 12,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,997.64x = 68,996.28 × 12,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,997.64x = 877,469,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,469,850.38/45,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,076.41

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