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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.04, 68,023.58 and 15,766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.04, 68,023.58 and 15,766.13 is: 23,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.04 : 68,023.58 = 15,766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.04/68,023.58 = 15,766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.04x = 68,023.58 × 15,766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.04x = 1,072,468,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,468,605.35/45,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,649.72

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