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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.50, 67,433.26 and 12,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.50, 67,433.26 and 12,123.50 is: 18,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.50 : 67,433.26 = 12,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.50/67,433.26 = 12,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.50x = 67,433.26 × 12,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.50x = 817,527,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,527,127.61/44,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,185.25

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