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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,534.82, 68,285.82 and 19,241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,534.82, 68,285.82 and 19,241.62 is: 28,855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,534.82 : 68,285.82 = 19,241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,534.82/68,285.82 = 19,241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,534.82x = 68,285.82 × 19,241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,534.82x = 1,313,929,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,929,458.40/45,534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,855.49

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