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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,463.63, 68,226.60 and 15,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,463.63, 68,226.60 and 15,881.44 is: 23,833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,463.63 : 68,226.60 = 15,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,463.63/68,226.60 = 15,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,463.63x = 68,226.60 × 15,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,463.63x = 1,083,536,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,536,654.30/45,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,833.04

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