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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,335.47, 68,014.14 and 15,749.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,335.47, 68,014.14 and 15,749.01 is: 23,627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,335.47 : 68,014.14 = 15,749.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,335.47/68,014.14 = 15,749.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,335.47x = 68,014.14 × 15,749.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,335.47x = 1,071,155,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,155,371.00/45,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,627.31

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