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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,446.64, 68,161.32 and 15,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,446.64, 68,161.32 and 15,462.24 is: 23,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,446.64 : 68,161.32 = 15,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,446.64/68,161.32 = 15,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,446.64x = 68,161.32 × 15,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,446.64x = 1,053,926,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,926,688.56/45,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,190.42

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