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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,547.20, 68,320.80 and 15,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,547.20, 68,320.80 and 15,998.40 is: 23,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,547.20 : 68,320.80 = 15,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,547.20/68,320.80 = 15,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,547.20x = 68,320.80 × 15,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,547.20x = 1,093,023,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,023,486.72/45,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.60

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