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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,416.03, 68,102.17 and 15,833.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,416.03, 68,102.17 and 15,833.21 is: 23,742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,416.03 : 68,102.17 = 15,833.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,416.03/68,102.17 = 15,833.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,416.03x = 68,102.17 × 15,833.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,416.03x = 1,078,275,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,275,578.97/45,416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,742.18

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