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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,976.40, 68,964.60 and 18,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,976.40, 68,964.60 and 18,274.40 is: 27,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976.40 : 68,964.60 = 18,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976.40/68,964.60 = 18,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976.40x = 68,964.60 × 18,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976.40x = 1,260,286,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,286,686.24/45,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,411.60

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