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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,135, 67,702.50 and 12,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,135, 67,702.50 and 12,303 is: 18,454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,135 : 67,702.50 = 12,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,135/67,702.50 = 12,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,135x = 67,702.50 × 12,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,135x = 832,943,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,943,857.50/45,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.50

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