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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,457.96, 68,182.62 and 15,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,457.96, 68,182.62 and 15,870.28 is: 23,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,457.96 : 68,182.62 = 15,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,457.96/68,182.62 = 15,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,457.96x = 68,182.62 × 15,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,457.96x = 1,082,077,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,077,270.53/45,457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,803.91

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