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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.33, 68,981.36 and 19,682.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.33, 68,981.36 and 19,682.01 is: 29,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.33 : 68,981.36 = 19,682.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.33/68,981.36 = 19,682.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.33x = 68,981.36 × 19,682.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.33x = 1,357,691,817.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,691,817.33/45,984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,525.10

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