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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.48, 68,018.88 and 15,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.48, 68,018.88 and 15,761.28 is: 23,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.48 : 68,018.88 = 15,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.48/68,018.88 = 15,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.48x = 68,018.88 × 15,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.48x = 1,072,064,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,064,612.97/45,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,640.59

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