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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.68, 67,847.72 and 18,917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.68, 67,847.72 and 18,917.98 is: 28,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.68 : 67,847.72 = 18,917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.68/67,847.72 = 18,917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.68x = 67,847.72 × 18,917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.68x = 1,283,541,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,541,545.80/45,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,377.05

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