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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,188.50, 67,782.75 and 12,356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,188.50, 67,782.75 and 12,356.50 is: 18,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,188.50 : 67,782.75 = 12,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,188.50/67,782.75 = 12,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,188.50x = 67,782.75 × 12,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,188.50x = 837,557,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,557,550.38/45,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.75

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