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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,578.58, 68,367.46 and 15,989.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,578.58, 68,367.46 and 15,989.48 is: 23,984.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,578.58 : 68,367.46 = 15,989.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,578.58/68,367.46 = 15,989.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,578.58x = 68,367.46 × 15,989.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,578.58x = 1,093,160,134.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,160,134.32/45,578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,984.08

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