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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,414.98, 68,122.67 and 15,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,414.98, 68,122.67 and 15,832.76 is: 23,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,414.98 : 68,122.67 = 15,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,414.98/68,122.67 = 15,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,414.98x = 68,122.67 × 15,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,414.98x = 1,078,569,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,569,884.67/45,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,749.21

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