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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,536.16, 68,334.72 and 15,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,536.16, 68,334.72 and 15,954 is: 23,941.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,536.16 : 68,334.72 = 15,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,536.16/68,334.72 = 15,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,536.16x = 68,334.72 × 15,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,536.16x = 1,090,212,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,212,122.88/45,536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,941.68

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