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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,891.62, 68,844.63 and 19,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,891.62, 68,844.63 and 19,596.50 is: 29,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,891.62 : 68,844.63 = 19,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,891.62/68,844.63 = 19,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,891.62x = 68,844.63 × 19,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,891.62x = 1,349,113,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,113,791.80/45,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,397.82

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