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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,514.60, 68,271.84 and 15,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,514.60, 68,271.84 and 15,925.60 is: 23,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,514.60 : 68,271.84 = 15,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,514.60/68,271.84 = 15,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,514.60x = 68,271.84 × 15,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,514.60x = 1,087,270,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,270,015.10/45,514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.38

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