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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.48, 68,317.59 and 15,942.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.48, 68,317.59 and 15,942.56 is: 23,924.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.48 : 68,317.59 = 15,942.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.48/68,317.59 = 15,942.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.48x = 68,317.59 × 15,942.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.48x = 1,089,157,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,157,277.63/45,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.65

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