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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,416.28, 68,124.73 and 15,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,416.28, 68,124.73 and 15,834.03 is: 23,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,416.28 : 68,124.73 = 15,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,416.28/68,124.73 = 15,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,416.28x = 68,124.73 × 15,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,416.28x = 1,078,689,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,689,018.56/45,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,751.15

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