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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,169, 67,753.52 and 12,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,169, 67,753.52 and 12,337 is: 18,505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,169 : 67,753.52 = 12,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,169/67,753.52 = 12,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,169x = 67,753.52 × 12,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,169x = 835,875,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,875,176.24/45,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.51

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