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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,278.76, 67,918.75 and 12,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,278.76, 67,918.75 and 12,002.04 is: 18,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,278.76 : 67,918.75 = 12,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,278.76/67,918.75 = 12,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,278.76x = 67,918.75 × 12,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,278.76x = 815,163,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,163,554.25/45,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.22

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