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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,447.02, 68,186.94 and 15,869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,447.02, 68,186.94 and 15,869.22 is: 23,809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,447.02 : 68,186.94 = 15,869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,447.02/68,186.94 = 15,869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,447.02x = 68,186.94 × 15,869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,447.02x = 1,082,073,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,073,551.99/45,447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.56

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