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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,892.69, 68,810.34 and 19,231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,892.69, 68,810.34 and 19,231.47 is: 28,835.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,892.69 : 68,810.34 = 19,231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,892.69/68,810.34 = 19,231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,892.69x = 68,810.34 × 19,231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,892.69x = 1,323,323,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,323,817.37/45,892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,835.18

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