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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,332.97, 68,012.21 and 15,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,332.97, 68,012.21 and 15,753.80 is: 23,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,332.97 : 68,012.21 = 15,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,332.97/68,012.21 = 15,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,332.97x = 68,012.21 × 15,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,332.97x = 1,071,450,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,450,453.22/45,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,635.13

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