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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,502.49, 68,261.07 and 15,919.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,502.49, 68,261.07 and 15,919.67 is: 23,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,502.49 : 68,261.07 = 15,919.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,502.49/68,261.07 = 15,919.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,502.49x = 68,261.07 × 15,919.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,502.49x = 1,086,693,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,693,708.25/45,502.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.07

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