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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,719, 68,552.58 and 19,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,719, 68,552.58 and 19,034.20 is: 28,540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,719 : 68,552.58 = 19,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,719/68,552.58 = 19,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,719x = 68,552.58 × 19,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,719x = 1,304,843,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,843,518.24/45,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,540.51

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