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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,391.61, 68,089.25 and 15,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,391.61, 68,089.25 and 15,812.44 is: 23,719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,391.61 : 68,089.25 = 15,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,391.61/68,089.25 = 15,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,391.61x = 68,089.25 × 15,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,391.61x = 1,076,657,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,657,180.27/45,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.30

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