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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,601.83, 68,373.14 and 18,940.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,601.83, 68,373.14 and 18,940.50 is: 28,398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,601.83 : 68,373.14 = 18,940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,601.83/68,373.14 = 18,940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,601.83x = 68,373.14 × 18,940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,601.83x = 1,295,021,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,021,363.47/45,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,398.45

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