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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.12, 68,905.40 and 19,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.12, 68,905.40 and 19,637 is: 29,458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.12 : 68,905.40 = 19,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.12/68,905.40 = 19,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.12x = 68,905.40 × 19,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.12x = 1,353,095,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,095,339.80/45,932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,458.59

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