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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,974.59, 68,960.01 and 15,995.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,974.59, 68,960.01 and 15,995.69 is: 23,992.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,974.59 : 68,960.01 = 15,995.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,974.59/68,960.01 = 15,995.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,974.59x = 68,960.01 × 15,995.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,974.59x = 1,103,062,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,062,916.14/45,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,992.88

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