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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,766, 68,649.41 and 18,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,766, 68,649.41 and 18,064 is: 27,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,766 : 68,649.41 = 18,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,766/68,649.41 = 18,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,766x = 68,649.41 × 18,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,766x = 1,240,082,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,082,942.24/45,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.16

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