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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.66, 68,126.52 and 15,839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.66, 68,126.52 and 15,839.74 is: 23,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.66 : 68,126.52 = 15,839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.66/68,126.52 = 15,839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.66x = 68,126.52 × 15,839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.66x = 1,079,106,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,106,363.90/45,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,752.82

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