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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.82, 67,871.46 and 18,984.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.82, 67,871.46 and 18,984.22 is: 28,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.82 : 67,871.46 = 18,984.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.82/67,871.46 = 18,984.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.82x = 67,871.46 × 18,984.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.82x = 1,288,486,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,486,728.36/45,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,447.30

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