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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,550.22, 68,325.73 and 15,968.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,550.22, 68,325.73 and 15,968.00 is: 23,952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,550.22 : 68,325.73 = 15,968.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,550.22/68,325.73 = 15,968.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,550.22x = 68,325.73 × 15,968.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,550.22x = 1,091,025,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,025,387.53/45,550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.15

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