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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,469.47, 68,204.34 and 15,887.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,469.47, 68,204.34 and 15,887.31 is: 23,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,469.47 : 68,204.34 = 15,887.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,469.47/68,204.34 = 15,887.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,469.47x = 68,204.34 × 15,887.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,469.47x = 1,083,583,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,583,492.93/45,469.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,831.01

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