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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,502.93, 68,285.16 and 15,921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,502.93, 68,285.16 and 15,921.02 is: 23,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,502.93 : 68,285.16 = 15,921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,502.93/68,285.16 = 15,921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,502.93x = 68,285.16 × 15,921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,502.93x = 1,087,169,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,169,398.06/45,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.30

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