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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660.38, 68,463.23 and 18,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660.38, 68,463.23 and 18,974.18 is: 28,449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660.38 : 68,463.23 = 18,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660.38/68,463.23 = 18,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660.38x = 68,463.23 × 18,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660.38x = 1,299,033,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,033,725.69/45,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,449.91

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