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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,222, 67,834.92 and 12,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,222, 67,834.92 and 12,390 is: 18,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,222 : 67,834.92 = 12,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,222/67,834.92 = 12,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,222x = 67,834.92 × 12,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,222x = 840,474,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,474,658.80/45,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.53

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