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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,535.74, 68,333.91 and 15,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,535.74, 68,333.91 and 15,953.52 is: 23,940.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,535.74 : 68,333.91 = 15,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,535.74/68,333.91 = 15,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,535.74x = 68,333.91 × 15,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,535.74x = 1,090,166,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,166,399.86/45,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,940.90

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