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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,698.52, 68,536.76 and 15,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,698.52, 68,536.76 and 15,709.26 is: 23,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,698.52 : 68,536.76 = 15,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,698.52/68,536.76 = 15,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,698.52x = 68,536.76 × 15,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,698.52x = 1,076,661,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,661,703.85/45,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.10

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