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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,509.71, 68,295.32 and 15,927.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,509.71, 68,295.32 and 15,927.81 is: 23,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,509.71 : 68,295.32 = 15,927.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,509.71/68,295.32 = 15,927.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,509.71x = 68,295.32 × 15,927.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,509.71x = 1,087,794,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,794,880.85/45,509.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,902.48

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