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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,799.78, 68,725.65 and 19,501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,799.78, 68,725.65 and 19,501.78 is: 29,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,799.78 : 68,725.65 = 19,501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,799.78/68,725.65 = 19,501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,799.78x = 68,725.65 × 19,501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,799.78x = 1,340,272,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,272,506.66/45,799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,263.73

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