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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,224, 67,837.92 and 12,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,224, 67,837.92 and 12,392 is: 18,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,224 : 67,837.92 = 12,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,224/67,837.92 = 12,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,224x = 67,837.92 × 12,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,224x = 840,647,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,647,504.64/45,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.53

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