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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027, 67,540.50 and 12,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027, 67,540.50 and 12,195 is: 18,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027 : 67,540.50 = 12,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027/67,540.50 = 12,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027x = 67,540.50 × 12,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027x = 823,656,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,656,397.50/45,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.50

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