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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,398.55, 68,098.16 and 15,816.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,398.55, 68,098.16 and 15,816.33 is: 23,724.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,398.55 : 68,098.16 = 15,816.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,398.55/68,098.16 = 15,816.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,398.55x = 68,098.16 × 15,816.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,398.55x = 1,077,062,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,062,970.95/45,398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,724.61

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