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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.76, 68,365.08 and 15,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.76, 68,365.08 and 15,999.96 is: 23,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.76 : 68,365.08 = 15,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.76/68,365.08 = 15,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.76x = 68,365.08 × 15,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.76x = 1,093,838,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,838,545.40/45,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,990.97

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