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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.26, 68,293.14 and 15,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.26, 68,293.14 and 15,926.36 is: 23,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.26 : 68,293.14 = 15,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.26/68,293.14 = 15,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.26x = 68,293.14 × 15,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.26x = 1,087,660,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,660,791.70/45,508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.29

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