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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,379.24, 68,027.36 and 19,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,379.24, 68,027.36 and 19,085.84 is: 28,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,379.24 : 68,027.36 = 19,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,379.24/68,027.36 = 19,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,379.24x = 68,027.36 × 19,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,379.24x = 1,298,359,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,359,308.58/45,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,611.31

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