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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,411.50, 68,117.63 and 15,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,411.50, 68,117.63 and 15,829.28 is: 23,744.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,411.50 : 68,117.63 = 15,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,411.50/68,117.63 = 15,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,411.50x = 68,117.63 × 15,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,411.50x = 1,078,252,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,252,618.47/45,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.05

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