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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,700, 68,560.08 and 19,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,700, 68,560.08 and 19,427.20 is: 29,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,700 : 68,560.08 = 19,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,700/68,560.08 = 19,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,700x = 68,560.08 × 19,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,700x = 1,331,930,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,930,386.18/45,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,145.09

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