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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,581.27, 68,397.41 and 19,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,581.27, 68,397.41 and 19,305.68 is: 28,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,581.27 : 68,397.41 = 19,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,581.27/68,397.41 = 19,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,581.27x = 68,397.41 × 19,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,581.27x = 1,320,458,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,458,216.57/45,581.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,969.32

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