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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,304.82, 67,951.96 and 12,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,304.82, 67,951.96 and 12,027.48 is: 18,039.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,304.82 : 67,951.96 = 12,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,304.82/67,951.96 = 12,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,304.82x = 67,951.96 × 12,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,304.82x = 817,290,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,290,839.86/45,304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.82

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