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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,484.48, 68,236.44 and 15,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,484.48, 68,236.44 and 15,903.28 is: 23,858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,484.48 : 68,236.44 = 15,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,484.48/68,236.44 = 15,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,484.48x = 68,236.44 × 15,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,484.48x = 1,085,183,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,183,211.52/45,484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.32

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