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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,174.76, 67,729.26 and 18,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,174.76, 67,729.26 and 18,886.96 is: 28,316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,174.76 : 67,729.26 = 18,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,174.76/67,729.26 = 18,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,174.76x = 67,729.26 × 18,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,174.76x = 1,279,199,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,199,824.45/45,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,316.69

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