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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,499.98, 68,206.77 and 15,898.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,499.98, 68,206.77 and 15,898.53 is: 23,832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,499.98 : 68,206.77 = 15,898.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,499.98/68,206.77 = 15,898.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,499.98x = 68,206.77 × 15,898.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,499.98x = 1,084,387,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,387,379.05/45,499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,832.70

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