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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,145.68, 67,691.76 and 18,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,145.68, 67,691.76 and 18,483.72 is: 27,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,145.68 : 67,691.76 = 18,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,145.68/67,691.76 = 18,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,145.68x = 67,691.76 × 18,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,145.68x = 1,251,195,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,195,538.15/45,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,714.62

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