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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.64, 68,023.74 and 15,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.64, 68,023.74 and 15,767.44 is: 23,651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.64 : 68,023.74 = 15,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.64/68,023.74 = 15,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.64x = 68,023.74 × 15,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.64x = 1,072,560,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,560,239.03/45,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,651.43

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