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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,336.58, 67,965.99 and 15,735.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,336.58, 67,965.99 and 15,735.94 is: 23,590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,336.58 : 67,965.99 = 15,735.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,336.58/67,965.99 = 15,735.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,336.58x = 67,965.99 × 15,735.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,336.58x = 1,069,508,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,508,740.68/45,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.42

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