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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,541.98, 68,322.69 and 15,961.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,541.98, 68,322.69 and 15,961.62 is: 23,945.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,541.98 : 68,322.69 = 15,961.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,541.98/68,322.69 = 15,961.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,541.98x = 68,322.69 × 15,961.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,541.98x = 1,090,540,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,540,815.16/45,541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,945.84

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