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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.32, 68,282.83 and 15,535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.32, 68,282.83 and 15,535.99 is: 23,302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.32 : 68,282.83 = 15,535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.32/68,282.83 = 15,535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.32x = 68,282.83 × 15,535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.32x = 1,060,841,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,841,364.05/45,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,302.74

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