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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,515.07, 68,303.34 and 15,933.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,515.07, 68,303.34 and 15,933.15 is: 23,910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,515.07 : 68,303.34 = 15,933.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,515.07/68,303.34 = 15,933.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,515.07x = 68,303.34 × 15,933.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,515.07x = 1,088,287,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,287,361.72/45,515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.48

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