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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,475.59, 68,219.46 and 15,888.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,475.59, 68,219.46 and 15,888.99 is: 23,835.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,475.59 : 68,219.46 = 15,888.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,475.59/68,219.46 = 15,888.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,475.59x = 68,219.46 × 15,888.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,475.59x = 1,083,938,317.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,938,317.75/45,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,835.61

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