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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,534.69, 68,285.63 and 19,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,534.69, 68,285.63 and 19,241.48 is: 28,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,534.69 : 68,285.63 = 19,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,534.69/68,285.63 = 19,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,534.69x = 68,285.63 × 19,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,534.69x = 1,313,916,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,916,802.75/45,534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,855.29

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