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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.36, 68,297.78 and 15,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.36, 68,297.78 and 15,944.16 is: 23,919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.36 : 68,297.78 = 15,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.36/68,297.78 = 15,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.36x = 68,297.78 × 15,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.36x = 1,088,950,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,950,652.24/45,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.65

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