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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,529.25, 68,324.58 and 15,947.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,529.25, 68,324.58 and 15,947.33 is: 23,931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,529.25 : 68,324.58 = 15,947.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,529.25/68,324.58 = 15,947.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,529.25x = 68,324.58 × 15,947.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,529.25x = 1,089,594,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,594,282.75/45,529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,931.75

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