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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.54, 68,151.44 and 15,855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.54, 68,151.44 and 15,855.94 is: 23,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.54 : 68,151.44 = 15,855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.54/68,151.44 = 15,855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.54x = 68,151.44 × 15,855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.54x = 1,080,605,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,605,143.55/45,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,782.21

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