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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,982.50, 68,916.04 and 19,656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,982.50, 68,916.04 and 19,656.30 is: 29,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,982.50 : 68,916.04 = 19,656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,982.50/68,916.04 = 19,656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,982.50x = 68,916.04 × 19,656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,982.50x = 1,354,634,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,634,357.05/45,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,459.78

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