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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,502.43, 68,284.41 and 15,920.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,502.43, 68,284.41 and 15,920.52 is: 23,891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,502.43 : 68,284.41 = 15,920.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,502.43/68,284.41 = 15,920.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,502.43x = 68,284.41 × 15,920.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,502.43x = 1,087,123,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,123,315.09/45,502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,891.55

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