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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,726.09, 68,601.47 and 19,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,726.09, 68,601.47 and 19,063.22 is: 28,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,726.09 : 68,601.47 = 19,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,726.09/68,601.47 = 19,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,726.09x = 68,601.47 × 19,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,726.09x = 1,307,764,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,764,862.49/45,726.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,599.97

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