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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.98, 68,319.84 and 15,944.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.98, 68,319.84 and 15,944.06 is: 23,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.98 : 68,319.84 = 15,944.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.98/68,319.84 = 15,944.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.98x = 68,319.84 × 15,944.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.98x = 1,089,295,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,295,628.15/45,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,926.90

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