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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,882.92, 68,803.26 and 18,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,882.92, 68,803.26 and 18,161.96 is: 27,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,882.92 : 68,803.26 = 18,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,882.92/68,803.26 = 18,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,882.92x = 68,803.26 × 18,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,882.92x = 1,249,602,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,602,055.99/45,882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,234.58

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