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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,819.80, 68,732.90 and 18,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,819.80, 68,732.90 and 18,114.20 is: 27,172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,819.80 : 68,732.90 = 18,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,819.80/68,732.90 = 18,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,819.80x = 68,732.90 × 18,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,819.80x = 1,245,041,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,041,497.18/45,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,172.57

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