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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,870.66, 68,812.11 and 18,162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,870.66, 68,812.11 and 18,162.18 is: 27,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,870.66 : 68,812.11 = 18,162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,870.66/68,812.11 = 18,162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,870.66x = 68,812.11 × 18,162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,870.66x = 1,249,777,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,777,928.00/45,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,245.69

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