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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,072, 67,562.64 and 18,791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,072, 67,562.64 and 18,791.28 is: 28,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,072 : 67,562.64 = 18,791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,072/67,562.64 = 18,791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,072x = 67,562.64 × 18,791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,072x = 1,269,588,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,588,485.78/45,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,168.01

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