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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,488.52, 68,252.58 and 15,927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,488.52, 68,252.58 and 15,927.48 is: 23,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,488.52 : 68,252.58 = 15,927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,488.52/68,252.58 = 15,927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,488.52x = 68,252.58 × 15,927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,488.52x = 1,087,091,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,091,602.90/45,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.15

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