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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,719.56, 68,527.50 and 19,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,719.56, 68,527.50 and 19,407.88 is: 29,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,719.56 : 68,527.50 = 19,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,719.56/68,527.50 = 19,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,719.56x = 68,527.50 × 19,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,719.56x = 1,329,973,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,973,496.70/45,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,089.81

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