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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,548.70, 68,286.60 and 19,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,548.70, 68,286.60 and 19,231.80 is: 28,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,548.70 : 68,286.60 = 19,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,548.70/68,286.60 = 19,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,548.70x = 68,286.60 × 19,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,548.70x = 1,313,274,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,274,233.88/45,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,832.31

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