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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,499.07, 68,258.33 and 15,917.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,499.07, 68,258.33 and 15,917.87 is: 23,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,499.07 : 68,258.33 = 15,917.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,499.07/68,258.33 = 15,917.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,499.07x = 68,258.33 × 15,917.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,499.07x = 1,086,527,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,527,499.22/45,499.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,880.21

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