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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.48, 68,234.94 and 15,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.48, 68,234.94 and 15,902.28 is: 23,856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.48 : 68,234.94 = 15,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.48/68,234.94 = 15,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.48x = 68,234.94 × 15,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.48x = 1,085,091,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,091,121.66/45,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.82

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