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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,188 : 67,782 = 12,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,188/67,782 = 12,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,188x = 67,782 × 12,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,188x = 837,514,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,514,392/45,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534

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