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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,277.60, 67,916.40 and 12,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,277.60, 67,916.40 and 12,002.80 is: 18,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,277.60 : 67,916.40 = 12,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,277.60/67,916.40 = 12,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,277.60x = 67,916.40 × 12,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,277.60x = 815,186,965.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,186,965.92/45,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.20

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