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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,471.16, 68,197.51 and 12,183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,471.16, 68,197.51 and 12,183.45 is: 18,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,471.16 : 68,197.51 = 12,183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,471.16/68,197.51 = 12,183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,471.16x = 68,197.51 × 12,183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,471.16x = 830,880,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,880,712.70/45,471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.70

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