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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.68, 68,031.50 and 15,751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.68, 68,031.50 and 15,751.26 is: 23,637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.68 : 68,031.50 = 15,751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.68/68,031.50 = 15,751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.68x = 68,031.50 × 15,751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.68x = 1,071,581,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,581,765.93/45,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,637.65

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