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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,507.33, 68,291.73 and 15,925.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,507.33, 68,291.73 and 15,925.42 is: 23,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,507.33 : 68,291.73 = 15,925.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,507.33/68,291.73 = 15,925.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,507.33x = 68,291.73 × 15,925.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,507.33x = 1,087,574,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,574,312.05/45,507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.88

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