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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,080.32 : 67,637.76 = 18,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,080.32/67,637.76 = 18,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,080.32x = 67,637.76 × 18,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,080.32x = 1,270,101,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,101,857.28/45,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,174.20

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