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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.08, 68,253.72 and 15,509.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.08, 68,253.72 and 15,509.66 is: 23,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.08 : 68,253.72 = 15,509.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.08/68,253.72 = 15,509.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.08x = 68,253.72 × 15,509.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.08x = 1,058,591,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,591,990.94/45,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.25

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