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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,349.40, 68,034.90 and 19,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,349.40, 68,034.90 and 19,040.60 is: 28,565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,349.40 : 68,034.90 = 19,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,349.40/68,034.90 = 19,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,349.40x = 68,034.90 × 19,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,349.40x = 1,295,425,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,425,316.94/45,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,565.43

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