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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,575.54, 68,393.29 and 15,992.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,575.54, 68,393.29 and 15,992.59 is: 23,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,575.54 : 68,393.29 = 15,992.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,575.54/68,393.29 = 15,992.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,575.54x = 68,393.29 × 15,992.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,575.54x = 1,093,785,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,785,748.00/45,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.41

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