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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,643.38, 68,473.70 and 21,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,643.38, 68,473.70 and 21,019.38 is: 31,533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,643.38 : 68,473.70 = 21,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,643.38/68,473.70 = 21,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,643.38x = 68,473.70 × 21,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,643.38x = 1,439,274,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,274,720.31/45,643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,533.04

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