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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.97, 68,294.19 and 15,927.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.97, 68,294.19 and 15,927.05 is: 23,901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.97 : 68,294.19 = 15,927.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.97/68,294.19 = 15,927.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.97x = 68,294.19 × 15,927.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.97x = 1,087,724,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,724,637.37/45,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.33

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