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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,558.20, 68,325.96 and 15,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,558.20, 68,325.96 and 15,977 is: 23,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,558.20 : 68,325.96 = 15,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,558.20/68,325.96 = 15,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,558.20x = 68,325.96 × 15,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,558.20x = 1,091,643,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,643,862.92/45,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,961.52

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