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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,530.25, 68,326.08 and 15,948.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,530.25, 68,326.08 and 15,948.33 is: 23,933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,530.25 : 68,326.08 = 15,948.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,530.25/68,326.08 = 15,948.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,530.25x = 68,326.08 × 15,948.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,530.25x = 1,089,686,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,686,871.45/45,530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.25

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