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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,466.37, 68,199.70 and 15,884.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,466.37, 68,199.70 and 15,884.21 is: 23,826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,466.37 : 68,199.70 = 15,884.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,466.37/68,199.70 = 15,884.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,466.37x = 68,199.70 × 15,884.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,466.37x = 1,083,298,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,298,472.63/45,466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.37

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