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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,347.64, 68,022.24 and 15,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,347.64, 68,022.24 and 15,766.44 is: 23,649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,347.64 : 68,022.24 = 15,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,347.64/68,022.24 = 15,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,347.64x = 68,022.24 × 15,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,347.64x = 1,072,468,565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,468,565.63/45,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,649.93

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