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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.98, 68,318.34 and 15,943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.98, 68,318.34 and 15,943.06 is: 23,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.98 : 68,318.34 = 15,943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.98/68,318.34 = 15,943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.98x = 68,318.34 × 15,943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.98x = 1,089,203,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,203,393.72/45,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,925.40

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