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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,590.40, 68,385.60 and 15,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,590.40, 68,385.60 and 15,998.40 is: 23,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,590.40 : 68,385.60 = 15,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,590.40/68,385.60 = 15,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,590.40x = 68,385.60 × 15,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,590.40x = 1,094,060,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,060,183.04/45,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.60

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