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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.42, 68,267.46 and 15,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.42, 68,267.46 and 15,941.12 is: 23,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.42 : 68,267.46 = 15,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.42/68,267.46 = 15,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.42x = 68,267.46 × 15,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.42x = 1,088,259,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,259,771.96/45,539.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,897.09

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