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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,994.68, 68,977.44 and 19,692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,994.68, 68,977.44 and 19,692.36 is: 29,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,994.68 : 68,977.44 = 19,692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,994.68/68,977.44 = 19,692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,994.68x = 68,977.44 × 19,692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,994.68x = 1,358,328,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,328,580.36/45,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,532.30

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