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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,917.63, 68,876.44 and 18,215.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,917.63, 68,876.44 and 18,215.63 is: 27,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,917.63 : 68,876.44 = 18,215.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,917.63/68,876.44 = 18,215.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,917.63x = 68,876.44 × 18,215.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,917.63x = 1,254,627,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,627,356.84/45,917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,323.44

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