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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,510.77, 68,240.46 and 18,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,510.77, 68,240.46 and 18,841.70 is: 28,251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,510.77 : 68,240.46 = 18,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,510.77/68,240.46 = 18,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,510.77x = 68,240.46 × 18,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,510.77x = 1,285,766,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,766,275.18/45,510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,251.91

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