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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.52, 67,887.96 and 18,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.52, 67,887.96 and 18,948.88 is: 28,436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.52 : 67,887.96 = 18,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.52/67,887.96 = 18,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.52x = 67,887.96 × 18,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.52x = 1,286,400,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,400,807.48/45,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,436.59

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