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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,827.91, 68,743.62 and 19,514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,827.91, 68,743.62 and 19,514.61 is: 29,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,827.91 : 68,743.62 = 19,514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,827.91/68,743.62 = 19,514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,827.91x = 68,743.62 × 19,514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,827.91x = 1,341,504,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,504,934.29/45,827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,272.66

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