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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,558.96, 68,341.32 and 19,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,558.96, 68,341.32 and 19,260.24 is: 28,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,558.96 : 68,341.32 = 19,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,558.96/68,341.32 = 19,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,558.96x = 68,341.32 × 19,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,558.96x = 1,316,270,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,270,225.12/45,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,891.58

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