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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,952.62, 68,897.88 and 15,959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,952.62, 68,897.88 and 15,959.13 is: 23,927.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,952.62 : 68,897.88 = 15,959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,952.62/68,897.88 = 15,959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,952.62x = 68,897.88 × 15,959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,952.62x = 1,099,550,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,550,223.64/45,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,927.91

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