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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,476.11, 68,214.39 and 15,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,476.11, 68,214.39 and 15,873.18 is: 23,809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,476.11 : 68,214.39 = 15,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,476.11/68,214.39 = 15,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,476.11x = 68,214.39 × 15,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,476.11x = 1,082,779,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,779,291.06/45,476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.85

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