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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,514.16, 68,301.96 and 15,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,514.16, 68,301.96 and 15,932.24 is: 23,909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,514.16 : 68,301.96 = 15,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,514.16/68,301.96 = 15,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,514.16x = 68,301.96 × 15,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,514.16x = 1,088,203,219.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,203,219.19/45,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,909.11

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