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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,179.40, 67,773.42 and 18,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,179.40, 67,773.42 and 18,881.40 is: 28,323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,179.40 : 67,773.42 = 18,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,179.40/67,773.42 = 18,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,179.40x = 67,773.42 × 18,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,179.40x = 1,279,657,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,657,052.39/45,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,323.91

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