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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,419.41, 68,109.67 and 15,828.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,419.41, 68,109.67 and 15,828.49 is: 23,735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,419.41 : 68,109.67 = 15,828.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,419.41/68,109.67 = 15,828.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,419.41x = 68,109.67 × 15,828.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,419.41x = 1,078,073,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,073,230.50/45,419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,735.96

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