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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,469.26, 68,204.01 and 15,887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,469.26, 68,204.01 and 15,887.09 is: 23,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,469.26 : 68,204.01 = 15,887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,469.26/68,204.01 = 15,887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,469.26x = 68,204.01 × 15,887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,469.26x = 1,083,563,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,563,245.23/45,469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,830.68

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