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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,423.88, 68,144.04 and 18,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,423.88, 68,144.04 and 18,769.90 is: 28,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,423.88 : 68,144.04 = 18,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,423.88/68,144.04 = 18,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,423.88x = 68,144.04 × 18,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,423.88x = 1,279,056,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,056,816.40/45,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,158.25

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