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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,580.33, 68,370.09 and 15,991.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,580.33, 68,370.09 and 15,991.23 is: 23,986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,580.33 : 68,370.09 = 15,991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,580.33/68,370.09 = 15,991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,580.33x = 68,370.09 × 15,991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,580.33x = 1,093,321,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,321,834.31/45,580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.70

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