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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,383.50, 68,084.48 and 15,803.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,383.50, 68,084.48 and 15,803.65 is: 23,708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,383.50 : 68,084.48 = 15,803.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,383.50/68,084.48 = 15,803.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,383.50x = 68,084.48 × 15,803.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,383.50x = 1,075,982,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,982,951.93/45,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.68

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