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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.68, 68,266.38 and 15,936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.68, 68,266.38 and 15,936.72 is: 23,912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.68 : 68,266.38 = 15,936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.68/68,266.38 = 15,936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.68x = 68,266.38 × 15,936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.68x = 1,087,942,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,942,183.47/45,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.04

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