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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.50, 68,962.16 and 19,682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.50, 68,962.16 and 19,682.18 is: 29,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.50 : 68,962.16 = 19,682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.50/68,962.16 = 19,682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.50x = 68,962.16 × 19,682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.50x = 1,357,325,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,325,301.50/45,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,517.02

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