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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,831.75, 68,748.03 and 18,129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,831.75, 68,748.03 and 18,129.75 is: 27,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,831.75 : 68,748.03 = 18,129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,831.75/68,748.03 = 18,129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,831.75x = 68,748.03 × 18,129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,831.75x = 1,246,384,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,384,596.89/45,831.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,194.79

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