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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.65, 68,315.60 and 15,964.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.65, 68,315.60 and 15,964.97 is: 23,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.65 : 68,315.60 = 15,964.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.65/68,315.60 = 15,964.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.65x = 68,315.60 × 15,964.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.65x = 1,090,656,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,656,202.87/45,552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,942.76

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