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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,899.61, 68,802.03 and 19,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,899.61, 68,802.03 and 19,261.06 is: 28,871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,899.61 : 68,802.03 = 19,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,899.61/68,802.03 = 19,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,899.61x = 68,802.03 × 19,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,899.61x = 1,325,200,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,200,027.95/45,899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,871.71

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