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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,630, 84,945.72 and 19,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,630, 84,945.72 and 19,694 is: 29,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,630 : 84,945.72 = 19,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,630/84,945.72 = 19,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,630x = 84,945.72 × 19,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,630x = 1,672,921,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,921,009.68/56,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,541.25

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