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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429.06, 68,152.26 and 15,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429.06, 68,152.26 and 15,855.36 is: 23,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429.06 : 68,152.26 = 15,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429.06/68,152.26 = 15,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429.06x = 68,152.26 × 15,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429.06x = 1,080,578,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,578,617.11/45,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,786.07

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