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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,415.60, 68,131.54 and 18,761.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,415.60, 68,131.54 and 18,761.59 is: 28,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,415.60 : 68,131.54 = 18,761.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,415.60/68,131.54 = 18,761.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,415.60x = 68,131.54 × 18,761.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,415.60x = 1,278,255,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,255,872.67/45,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,145.75

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