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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,978.98, 68,927.42 and 19,670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,978.98, 68,927.42 and 19,670.18 is: 29,487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,978.98 : 68,927.42 = 19,670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,978.98/68,927.42 = 19,670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,978.98x = 68,927.42 × 19,670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,978.98x = 1,355,814,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,814,758.34/45,978.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,487.71

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