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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,696, 68,554.08 and 19,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,696, 68,554.08 and 19,423.20 is: 29,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,696 : 68,554.08 = 19,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,696/68,554.08 = 19,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,696x = 68,554.08 × 19,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,696x = 1,331,539,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,539,606.66/45,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,139.08

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