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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,467.30, 68,200.95 and 14,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,467.30, 68,200.95 and 14,312.10 is: 21,468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,467.30 : 68,200.95 = 14,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,467.30/68,200.95 = 14,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,467.30x = 68,200.95 × 14,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,467.30x = 976,098,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,098,816.50/45,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.15

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