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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.08, 68,358.63 and 15,969.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.08, 68,358.63 and 15,969.91 is: 23,965.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.08 : 68,358.63 = 15,969.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.08/68,358.63 = 15,969.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.08x = 68,358.63 × 15,969.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.08x = 1,091,681,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,681,168.82/45,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,965.56

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