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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,715.12, 68,579.88 and 19,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,715.12, 68,579.88 and 19,420 is: 29,133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,715.12 : 68,579.88 = 19,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,715.12/68,579.88 = 19,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,715.12x = 68,579.88 × 19,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,715.12x = 1,331,821,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,821,269.60/45,715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,133.06

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