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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,529.76, 68,253.04 and 15,931.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,529.76, 68,253.04 and 15,931.45 is: 23,882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,529.76 : 68,253.04 = 15,931.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,529.76/68,253.04 = 15,931.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,529.76x = 68,253.04 × 15,931.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,529.76x = 1,087,369,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,369,473.19/45,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.61

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