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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,005.09, 67,537.46 and 18,709.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,005.09, 67,537.46 and 18,709.79 is: 28,077.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,005.09 : 67,537.46 = 18,709.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,005.09/67,537.46 = 18,709.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,005.09x = 67,537.46 × 18,709.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,005.09x = 1,263,611,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,611,402.82/45,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,077.08

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