Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,188, 67,782 and 12,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,188, 67,782 and 12,356 is: 18,534
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,188 : 67,782 = 12,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,188/67,782 = 12,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,188x = 67,782 × 12,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,188x = 837,514,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,514,392/45,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,534
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