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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,986.50, 68,922.04 and 19,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,986.50, 68,922.04 and 19,660.30 is: 29,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,986.50 : 68,922.04 = 19,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,986.50/68,922.04 = 19,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,986.50x = 68,922.04 × 19,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,986.50x = 1,355,027,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,027,983.01/45,986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,465.78

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