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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,291.24, 67,946.58 and 18,980.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,291.24, 67,946.58 and 18,980.82 is: 28,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,291.24 : 67,946.58 = 18,980.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,291.24/67,946.58 = 18,980.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,291.24x = 67,946.58 × 18,980.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,291.24x = 1,289,681,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,681,804.60/45,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,475.30

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