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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,313, 67,975.26 and 12,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,313, 67,975.26 and 12,481 is: 18,723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,313 : 67,975.26 = 12,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,313/67,975.26 = 12,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,313x = 67,975.26 × 12,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,313x = 848,399,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,399,220.06/45,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.09

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