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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,536.76, 68,335.83 and 15,954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,536.76, 68,335.83 and 15,954.84 is: 23,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,536.76 : 68,335.83 = 15,954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,536.76/68,335.83 = 15,954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,536.76x = 68,335.83 × 15,954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,536.76x = 1,090,287,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,287,233.92/45,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.01

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