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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,058, 67,587.24 and 12,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,058, 67,587.24 and 12,226 is: 18,339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,058 : 67,587.24 = 12,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,058/67,587.24 = 12,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,058x = 67,587.24 × 12,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,058x = 826,321,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,321,596.24/45,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,339.07

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