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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,684, 68,536.08 and 19,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,684, 68,536.08 and 19,411.20 is: 29,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,684 : 68,536.08 = 19,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,684/68,536.08 = 19,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,684x = 68,536.08 × 19,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,684x = 1,330,367,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,367,556.10/45,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,121.08

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