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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,982.08, 68,973.36 and 18,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,982.08, 68,973.36 and 18,280.08 is: 27,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,982.08 : 68,973.36 = 18,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,982.08/68,973.36 = 18,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,982.08x = 68,973.36 × 18,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,982.08x = 1,260,838,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,838,538.67/45,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,420.22

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