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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,506.30, 68,262.90 and 15,511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,506.30, 68,262.90 and 15,511.22 is: 23,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,506.30 : 68,262.90 = 15,511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,506.30/68,262.90 = 15,511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,506.30x = 68,262.90 × 15,511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,506.30x = 1,058,840,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,840,859.74/45,506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.01

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