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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,705.40, 68,579.70 and 19,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,705.40, 68,579.70 and 19,432.60 is: 29,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,705.40 : 68,579.70 = 19,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,705.40/68,579.70 = 19,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,705.40x = 68,579.70 × 19,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,705.40x = 1,332,681,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,681,878.22/45,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,158.08

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