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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,052, 67,578.24 and 12,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,052, 67,578.24 and 12,220 is: 18,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,052 : 67,578.24 = 12,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,052/67,578.24 = 12,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,052x = 67,578.24 × 12,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,052x = 825,806,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,806,092.80/45,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.07

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