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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.08, 68,254.26 and 15,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.08, 68,254.26 and 15,924.40 is: 23,881.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.08 : 68,254.26 = 15,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.08/68,254.26 = 15,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.08x = 68,254.26 × 15,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.08x = 1,086,908,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,908,137.94/45,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,881.75

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