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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,733.59, 68,598.32 and 19,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,733.59, 68,598.32 and 19,068.59 is: 28,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,733.59 : 68,598.32 = 19,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,733.59/68,598.32 = 19,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,733.59x = 68,598.32 × 19,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,733.59x = 1,308,072,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,072,800.43/45,733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,602.02

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