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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,252.44, 67,856.46 and 18,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,252.44, 67,856.46 and 18,593.60 is: 27,881.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,252.44 : 67,856.46 = 18,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,252.44/67,856.46 = 18,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,252.44x = 67,856.46 × 18,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,252.44x = 1,261,695,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,695,874.66/45,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,881.28

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