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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.58, 68,273.91 and 15,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.58, 68,273.91 and 15,937.44 is: 23,915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.58 : 68,273.91 = 15,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.58/68,273.91 = 15,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.58x = 68,273.91 × 15,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.58x = 1,088,111,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,111,344.19/45,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.81

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