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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.14, 68,292.95 and 15,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.14, 68,292.95 and 15,926.23 is: 23,900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.14 : 68,292.95 = 15,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.14/68,292.95 = 15,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.14x = 68,292.95 × 15,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.14x = 1,087,649,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,649,229.08/45,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.10

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