Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,080.32, 67,637.76 and 18,778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,080.32, 67,637.76 and 18,778 is: 28,174.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,080.32 : 67,637.76 = 18,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,080.32/67,637.76 = 18,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,080.32x = 67,637.76 × 18,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,080.32x = 1,270,101,857.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,270,101,857.28/45,080.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,174.20
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