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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,716.76, 68,580.54 and 19,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,716.76, 68,580.54 and 19,406.88 is: 29,112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,716.76 : 68,580.54 = 19,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,716.76/68,580.54 = 19,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,716.76x = 68,580.54 × 19,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,716.76x = 1,330,934,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,934,310.12/45,716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,112.61

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