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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,424.99, 68,146.59 and 15,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,424.99, 68,146.59 and 15,834.88 is: 23,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,424.99 : 68,146.59 = 15,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,424.99/68,146.59 = 15,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,424.99x = 68,146.59 × 15,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,424.99x = 1,079,093,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,093,075.06/45,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,755.49

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