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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.73, 68,926.91 and 19,663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.73, 68,926.91 and 19,663.57 is: 29,470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.73 : 68,926.91 = 19,663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.73/68,926.91 = 19,663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.73x = 68,926.91 × 19,663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.73x = 1,355,349,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,349,119.67/45,989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,470.69

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