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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,619.27, 68,430.80 and 15,654.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,619.27, 68,430.80 and 15,654.11 is: 23,481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,619.27 : 68,430.80 = 15,654.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,619.27/68,430.80 = 15,654.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,619.27x = 68,430.80 × 15,654.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,619.27x = 1,071,223,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,223,270.59/45,619.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,481.82

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