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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.23, 68,149.76 and 15,846.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.23, 68,149.76 and 15,846.03 is: 23,772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.23 : 68,149.76 = 15,846.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.23/68,149.76 = 15,846.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.23x = 68,149.76 × 15,846.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.23x = 1,079,903,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,903,062.22/45,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.15

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