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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,242.59, 67,852.95 and 18,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,242.59, 67,852.95 and 18,967 is: 28,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,242.59 : 67,852.95 = 18,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,242.59/67,852.95 = 18,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,242.59x = 67,852.95 × 18,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,242.59x = 1,286,966,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,966,902.65/45,242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,445.92

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