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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,310.38, 67,957.68 and 12,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,310.38, 67,957.68 and 12,032.13 is: 18,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,310.38 : 67,957.68 = 12,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,310.38/67,957.68 = 12,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,310.38x = 67,957.68 × 12,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,310.38x = 817,675,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,675,640.26/45,310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.10

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