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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,421.49, 68,132.54 and 15,839.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,421.49, 68,132.54 and 15,839.21 is: 23,758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,421.49 : 68,132.54 = 15,839.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,421.49/68,132.54 = 15,839.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,421.49x = 68,132.54 × 15,839.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,421.49x = 1,079,165,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,165,818.82/45,421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,758.92

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