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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.42, 68,156.97 and 15,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.42, 68,156.97 and 15,848.50 is: 23,776.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.42 : 68,156.97 = 15,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.42/68,156.97 = 15,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.42x = 68,156.97 × 15,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.42x = 1,080,185,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,185,739.05/45,430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,776.71

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