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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.59, 68,166.27 and 15,854.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.59, 68,166.27 and 15,854.67 is: 23,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.59 : 68,166.27 = 15,854.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.59/68,166.27 = 15,854.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.59x = 68,166.27 × 15,854.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.59x = 1,080,753,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,753,715.98/45,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,785.98

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