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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,970.08, 68,955.36 and 18,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,970.08, 68,955.36 and 18,268.16 is: 27,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,970.08 : 68,955.36 = 18,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,970.08/68,955.36 = 18,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,970.08x = 68,955.36 × 18,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,970.08x = 1,259,687,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,687,549.34/45,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,402.34

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