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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.71, 68,293.82 and 15,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.71, 68,293.82 and 15,926.80 is: 23,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.71 : 68,293.82 = 15,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.71/68,293.82 = 15,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.71x = 68,293.82 × 15,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.71x = 1,087,702,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,702,012.38/45,508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.96

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