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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,241.59, 67,851.45 and 18,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,241.59, 67,851.45 and 18,966 is: 28,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,241.59 : 67,851.45 = 18,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,241.59/67,851.45 = 18,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,241.59x = 67,851.45 × 18,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,241.59x = 1,286,870,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,870,600.70/45,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,444.42

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