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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,507.58, 68,256.52 and 15,925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,507.58, 68,256.52 and 15,925.98 is: 23,887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,507.58 : 68,256.52 = 15,925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,507.58/68,256.52 = 15,925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,507.58x = 68,256.52 × 15,925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,507.58x = 1,087,051,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,051,972.39/45,507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,887.27

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