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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,551.04, 68,357.40 and 15,969.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,551.04, 68,357.40 and 15,969.12 is: 23,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,551.04 : 68,357.40 = 15,969.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,551.04/68,357.40 = 15,969.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,551.04x = 68,357.40 × 15,969.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,551.04x = 1,091,607,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,607,523.49/45,551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,964.49

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