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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.41, 67,844.36 and 11,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.41, 67,844.36 and 11,947.15 is: 17,921.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.41 : 67,844.36 = 11,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.41/67,844.36 = 11,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.41x = 67,844.36 × 11,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.41x = 810,546,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,546,775.44/45,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,921.58

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