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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.88, 68,063.22 and 15,804.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.88, 68,063.22 and 15,804.09 is: 23,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.88 : 68,063.22 = 15,804.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.88/68,063.22 = 15,804.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.88x = 68,063.22 × 15,804.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.88x = 1,075,677,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,677,254.57/45,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,698.61

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