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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,905.70, 68,856.93 and 18,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,905.70, 68,856.93 and 18,203.70 is: 27,304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,905.70 : 68,856.93 = 18,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,905.70/68,856.93 = 18,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,905.70x = 68,856.93 × 18,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,905.70x = 1,253,450,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,450,896.64/45,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,304.91

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