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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,511.73, 68,297.96 and 15,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,511.73, 68,297.96 and 15,929.57 is: 23,904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,511.73 : 68,297.96 = 15,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,511.73/68,297.96 = 15,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,511.73x = 68,297.96 × 15,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,511.73x = 1,087,956,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,956,793.19/45,511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,904.98

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