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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,638.18, 68,427.98 and 19,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,638.18, 68,427.98 and 19,002.62 is: 28,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,638.18 : 68,427.98 = 19,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,638.18/68,427.98 = 19,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,638.18x = 68,427.98 × 19,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,638.18x = 1,300,310,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,310,806.29/45,638.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,491.73

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