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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,546.38, 68,327.35 and 15,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,546.38, 68,327.35 and 15,558.96 is: 23,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,546.38 : 68,327.35 = 15,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,546.38/68,327.35 = 15,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,546.38x = 68,327.35 × 15,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,546.38x = 1,063,102,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,102,530.72/45,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.10

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