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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,480.65, 68,228.26 and 19,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,480.65, 68,228.26 and 19,189.26 is: 28,786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,480.65 : 68,228.26 = 19,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,480.65/68,228.26 = 19,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,480.65x = 68,228.26 × 19,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,480.65x = 1,309,250,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,250,039.03/45,480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,786.97

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