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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,121.50, 67,682.25 and 12,289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,121.50, 67,682.25 and 12,289.50 is: 18,434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,121.50 : 67,682.25 = 12,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,121.50/67,682.25 = 12,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,121.50x = 67,682.25 × 12,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,121.50x = 831,781,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,781,011.38/45,121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.25

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