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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,137.70, 67,717.35 and 18,827.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,137.70, 67,717.35 and 18,827.82 is: 28,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,137.70 : 67,717.35 = 18,827.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,137.70/67,717.35 = 18,827.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,137.70x = 67,717.35 × 18,827.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,137.70x = 1,274,970,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,970,076.68/45,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,246.23

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