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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,991.40, 68,974.14 and 19,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,991.40, 68,974.14 and 19,724.72 is: 29,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,991.40 : 68,974.14 = 19,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,991.40/68,974.14 = 19,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,991.40x = 68,974.14 × 19,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,991.40x = 1,360,495,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,495,598.74/45,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,581.52

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