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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,287.46, 67,909.34 and 18,985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,287.46, 67,909.34 and 18,985.14 is: 28,468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,287.46 : 67,909.34 = 18,985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,287.46/67,909.34 = 18,985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,287.46x = 67,909.34 × 18,985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,287.46x = 1,289,268,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,268,232.28/45,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,468.55

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