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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,413.75, 68,121 and 15,831.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,413.75, 68,121 and 15,831.53 is: 23,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,413.75 : 68,121 = 15,831.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,413.75/68,121 = 15,831.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,413.75x = 68,121 × 15,831.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,413.75x = 1,078,459,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,459,314.53/45,413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.42

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