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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,416.60, 68,133.04 and 18,762.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,416.60, 68,133.04 and 18,762.59 is: 28,147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,416.60 : 68,133.04 = 18,762.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,416.60/68,133.04 = 18,762.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,416.60x = 68,133.04 × 18,762.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,416.60x = 1,278,352,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,352,294.97/45,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,147.25

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