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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.21, 68,293.07 and 15,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.21, 68,293.07 and 15,926.31 is: 23,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.21 : 68,293.07 = 15,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.21/68,293.07 = 15,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.21x = 68,293.07 × 15,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.21x = 1,087,656,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,656,603.67/45,508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.23

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