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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.08, 67,906.64 and 18,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.08, 67,906.64 and 18,972.80 is: 28,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.08 : 67,906.64 = 18,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.08/67,906.64 = 18,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.08x = 67,906.64 × 18,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.08x = 1,288,379,099.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,379,099.39/45,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,462.35

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