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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,699.52, 68,538.25 and 15,710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,699.52, 68,538.25 and 15,710.26 is: 23,561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,699.52 : 68,538.25 = 15,710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,699.52/68,538.25 = 15,710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,699.52x = 68,538.25 × 15,710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,699.52x = 1,076,753,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,753,727.45/45,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,561.60

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