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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.58, 68,365.97 and 15,988.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.58, 68,365.97 and 15,988.48 is: 23,982.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.58 : 68,365.97 = 15,988.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.58/68,365.97 = 15,988.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.58x = 68,365.97 × 15,988.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.58x = 1,093,068,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,068,035.00/45,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.58

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