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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,639.58, 68,469.90 and 19,345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,639.58, 68,469.90 and 19,345.36 is: 29,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,639.58 : 68,469.90 = 19,345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,639.58/68,469.90 = 19,345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,639.58x = 68,469.90 × 19,345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,639.58x = 1,324,574,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,574,864.66/45,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,022.50

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