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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,470.56, 68,206.08 and 15,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,470.56, 68,206.08 and 15,888.28 is: 23,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,470.56 : 68,206.08 = 15,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,470.56/68,206.08 = 15,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,470.56x = 68,206.08 × 15,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,470.56x = 1,083,677,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,677,296.74/45,470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,832.50

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