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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,232.26, 67,879.98 and 18,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,232.26, 67,879.98 and 18,580.30 is: 27,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,232.26 : 67,879.98 = 18,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,232.26/67,879.98 = 18,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,232.26x = 67,879.98 × 18,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,232.26x = 1,261,230,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,230,392.39/45,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,883.43

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