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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,450.59, 68,178.98 and 15,452.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,450.59, 68,178.98 and 15,452.61 is: 23,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,450.59 : 68,178.98 = 15,452.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,450.59/68,178.98 = 15,452.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,450.59x = 68,178.98 × 15,452.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,450.59x = 1,053,543,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,543,226.77/45,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,179.97

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