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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,417.51, 68,126.64 and 15,835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,417.51, 68,126.64 and 15,835.29 is: 23,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,417.51 : 68,126.64 = 15,835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,417.51/68,126.64 = 15,835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,417.51x = 68,126.64 × 15,835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,417.51x = 1,078,805,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,805,101.13/45,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,753.07

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