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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,917.38, 68,876.07 and 18,215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,917.38, 68,876.07 and 18,215.38 is: 27,323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,917.38 : 68,876.07 = 18,215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,917.38/68,876.07 = 18,215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,917.38x = 68,876.07 × 18,215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,917.38x = 1,254,603,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,603,352.50/45,917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,323.06

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