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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.49, 67,835.48 and 11,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.49, 67,835.48 and 11,941.22 is: 17,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.49 : 67,835.48 = 11,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.49/67,835.48 = 11,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.49x = 67,835.48 × 11,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.49x = 810,038,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,038,500.37/45,221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,912.69

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