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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.84, 68,114.03 and 15,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.84, 68,114.03 and 15,835.72 is: 23,744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.84 : 68,114.03 = 15,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.84/68,114.03 = 15,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.84x = 68,114.03 × 15,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.84x = 1,078,634,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,634,707.15/45,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.96

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