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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,403.11, 68,104.97 and 15,821.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,403.11, 68,104.97 and 15,821.51 is: 23,732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,403.11 : 68,104.97 = 15,821.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,403.11/68,104.97 = 15,821.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,403.11x = 68,104.97 × 15,821.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,403.11x = 1,077,523,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,523,463.90/45,403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.37

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