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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,460.33, 68,221.69 and 15,878.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,460.33, 68,221.69 and 15,878.22 is: 23,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,460.33 : 68,221.69 = 15,878.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,460.33/68,221.69 = 15,878.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,460.33x = 68,221.69 × 15,878.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,460.33x = 1,083,239,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,239,002.59/45,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.23

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