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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.98, 68,267.34 and 15,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.98, 68,267.34 and 15,937.44 is: 23,905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.98 : 68,267.34 = 15,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.98/68,267.34 = 15,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.98x = 68,267.34 × 15,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.98x = 1,088,006,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,006,635.21/45,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,905.41

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