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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.64, 68,293.70 and 15,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.64, 68,293.70 and 15,926.73 is: 23,900.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.64 : 68,293.70 = 15,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.64/68,293.70 = 15,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.64x = 68,293.70 × 15,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.64x = 1,087,695,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,695,240.97/45,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.85

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