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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,307.60, 67,977.60 and 19,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,307.60, 67,977.60 and 19,020.40 is: 28,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,307.60 : 67,977.60 = 19,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,307.60/67,977.60 = 19,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,307.60x = 67,977.60 × 19,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,307.60x = 1,292,961,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,961,143.04/45,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,537.40

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