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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,560.14, 68,365.73 and 19,284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,560.14, 68,365.73 and 19,284.55 is: 28,937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,560.14 : 68,365.73 = 19,284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,560.14/68,365.73 = 19,284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,560.14x = 68,365.73 × 19,284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,560.14x = 1,318,402,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,402,338.47/45,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,937.63

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