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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,724.38, 68,526.42 and 19,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,724.38, 68,526.42 and 19,396.54 is: 29,069.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,724.38 : 68,526.42 = 19,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,724.38/68,526.42 = 19,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,724.38x = 68,526.42 × 19,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,724.38x = 1,329,175,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,175,446.59/45,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,069.29

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