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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,930.27, 68,908.37 and 18,247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,930.27, 68,908.37 and 18,247.71 is: 27,376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,930.27 : 68,908.37 = 18,247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,930.27/68,908.37 = 18,247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,930.27x = 68,908.37 × 18,247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,930.27x = 1,257,419,861.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,419,861.09/45,930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,376.71

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