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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,513.96, 68,227.74 and 15,912.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,513.96, 68,227.74 and 15,912.51 is: 23,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,513.96 : 68,227.74 = 15,912.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,513.96/68,227.74 = 15,912.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,513.96x = 68,227.74 × 15,912.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,513.96x = 1,085,674,595.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,674,595.03/45,513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.66

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