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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,414.75, 68,122.50 and 15,832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,414.75, 68,122.50 and 15,832.53 is: 23,748.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,414.75 : 68,122.50 = 15,832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,414.75/68,122.50 = 15,832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,414.75x = 68,122.50 × 15,832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,414.75x = 1,078,551,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,551,524.93/45,414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,748.93

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