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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,582.94, 68,386.97 and 15,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,582.94, 68,386.97 and 15,996.88 is: 23,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,582.94 : 68,386.97 = 15,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,582.94/68,386.97 = 15,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,582.94x = 68,386.97 × 15,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,582.94x = 1,093,978,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,978,152.65/45,582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.73

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