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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,712, 68,542.08 and 19,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,712, 68,542.08 and 19,027.20 is: 28,530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,712 : 68,542.08 = 19,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,712/68,542.08 = 19,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,712x = 68,542.08 × 19,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,712x = 1,304,163,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,163,864.58/45,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,530.01

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