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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,494.68, 68,261.88 and 15,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,494.68, 68,261.88 and 15,933.72 is: 23,907.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,494.68 : 68,261.88 = 15,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,494.68/68,261.88 = 15,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,494.68x = 68,261.88 × 15,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,494.68x = 1,087,665,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,665,682.59/45,494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,907.54

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