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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,725.88, 68,604.18 and 18,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,725.88, 68,604.18 and 18,008.76 is: 27,019.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,725.88 : 68,604.18 = 18,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,725.88/68,604.18 = 18,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,725.88x = 68,604.18 × 18,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,725.88x = 1,235,476,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,476,212.62/45,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.19

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