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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,081.29, 67,628.08 and 18,779.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,081.29, 67,628.08 and 18,779.88 is: 28,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,081.29 : 67,628.08 = 18,779.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,081.29/67,628.08 = 18,779.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,081.29x = 67,628.08 × 18,779.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,081.29x = 1,270,046,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,046,888.89/45,081.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,172.38

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