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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.09, 67,744.96 and 11,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.09, 67,744.96 and 11,885.52 is: 17,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.09 : 67,744.96 = 11,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.09/67,744.96 = 11,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.09x = 67,744.96 × 11,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.09x = 805,184,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,184,076.98/45,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,828.76

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