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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,344.72, 68,048.04 and 15,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,344.72, 68,048.04 and 15,762.26 is: 23,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,344.72 : 68,048.04 = 15,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,344.72/68,048.04 = 15,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,344.72x = 68,048.04 × 15,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,344.72x = 1,072,590,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,590,898.97/45,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,654.15

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