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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,581.95, 68,403.50 and 15,999.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,581.95, 68,403.50 and 15,999.87 is: 24,010.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,581.95 : 68,403.50 = 15,999.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,581.95/68,403.50 = 15,999.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,581.95x = 68,403.50 × 15,999.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,581.95x = 1,094,447,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,447,107.55/45,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.54

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