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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,919.38, 68,879.07 and 18,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,919.38, 68,879.07 and 18,217.38 is: 27,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,919.38 : 68,879.07 = 18,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,919.38/68,879.07 = 18,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,919.38x = 68,879.07 × 18,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,919.38x = 1,254,796,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,796,192.24/45,919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,326.07

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