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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.70, 67,899.50 and 18,611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.70, 67,899.50 and 18,611.31 is: 27,918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.70 : 67,899.50 = 18,611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.70/67,899.50 = 18,611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.70x = 67,899.50 × 18,611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.70x = 1,263,698,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,698,643.35/45,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,918.59

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