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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.20, 67,848.44 and 18,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.20, 67,848.44 and 18,926.80 is: 28,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.20 : 67,848.44 = 18,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.20/67,848.44 = 18,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.20x = 67,848.44 × 18,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.20x = 1,284,153,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,153,854.19/45,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,392.77

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