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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,145.36, 67,717.32 and 12,313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,145.36, 67,717.32 and 12,313.36 is: 18,469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,145.36 : 67,717.32 = 12,313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,145.36/67,717.32 = 12,313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,145.36x = 67,717.32 × 12,313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,145.36x = 833,827,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,827,739.40/45,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.84

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