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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,426.42, 68,150.97 and 15,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,426.42, 68,150.97 and 15,844.68 is: 23,770.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,426.42 : 68,150.97 = 15,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,426.42/68,150.97 = 15,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,426.42x = 68,150.97 × 15,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,426.42x = 1,079,830,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,830,311.34/45,426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.98

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