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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.38, 68,115.52 and 15,001.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.38, 68,115.52 and 15,001.41 is: 22,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.38 : 68,115.52 = 15,001.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.38/68,115.52 = 15,001.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.38x = 68,115.52 × 15,001.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.38x = 1,021,828,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,828,832.88/45,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.08

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