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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,255.45, 67,909.65 and 18,957.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,255.45, 67,909.65 and 18,957.99 is: 28,448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,255.45 : 67,909.65 = 18,957.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,255.45/67,909.65 = 18,957.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,255.45x = 67,909.65 × 18,957.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,255.45x = 1,287,430,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,430,465.60/45,255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,448.08

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