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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,972.40, 68,958.60 and 18,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,972.40, 68,958.60 and 18,270.40 is: 27,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,972.40 : 68,958.60 = 18,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,972.40/68,958.60 = 18,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,972.40x = 68,958.60 × 18,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,972.40x = 1,259,901,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,901,205.44/45,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,405.60

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