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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,441.97, 68,163.27 and 15,859.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,441.97, 68,163.27 and 15,859.69 is: 23,789.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,441.97 : 68,163.27 = 15,859.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,441.97/68,163.27 = 15,859.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,441.97x = 68,163.27 × 15,859.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,441.97x = 1,081,048,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,048,331.59/45,441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,789.64

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