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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,312.32, 67,968.48 and 14,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,312.32, 67,968.48 and 14,150 is: 21,225

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,312.32 : 67,968.48 = 14,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,312.32/67,968.48 = 14,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,312.32x = 67,968.48 × 14,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,312.32x = 961,753,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,753,992/45,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225

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