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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.33, 68,365.59 and 15,988.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.33, 68,365.59 and 15,988.23 is: 23,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.33 : 68,365.59 = 15,988.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.33/68,365.59 = 15,988.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.33x = 68,365.59 × 15,988.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.33x = 1,093,044,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,044,947.92/45,577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.21

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