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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,341.42, 68,012.73 and 15,759.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,341.42, 68,012.73 and 15,759.81 is: 23,639.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,341.42 : 68,012.73 = 15,759.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,341.42/68,012.73 = 15,759.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,341.42x = 68,012.73 × 15,759.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,341.42x = 1,071,867,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,867,702.38/45,341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,639.93

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