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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,528.82, 68,302.77 and 15,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,528.82, 68,302.77 and 15,947.62 is: 23,924.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,528.82 : 68,302.77 = 15,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,528.82/68,302.77 = 15,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,528.82x = 68,302.77 × 15,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,528.82x = 1,089,266,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,266,620.91/45,528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.77

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