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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,910, 68,836.24 and 19,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,910, 68,836.24 and 19,248.72 is: 28,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,910 : 68,836.24 = 19,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,910/68,836.24 = 19,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,910x = 68,836.24 × 19,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,910x = 1,325,009,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,009,509.61/45,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,861.02

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