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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,875.06, 68,796.08 and 15,881.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,875.06, 68,796.08 and 15,881.15 is: 23,816.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,875.06 : 68,796.08 = 15,881.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,875.06/68,796.08 = 15,881.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,875.06x = 68,796.08 × 15,881.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,875.06x = 1,092,560,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,560,865.89/45,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,816.01

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