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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,958.62, 68,949.02 and 15,968.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,958.62, 68,949.02 and 15,968.49 is: 23,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,958.62 : 68,949.02 = 15,968.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,958.62/68,949.02 = 15,968.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,958.62x = 68,949.02 × 15,968.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,958.62x = 1,101,011,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,011,736.38/45,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.59

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