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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,354.29, 68,037.59 and 15,768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,354.29, 68,037.59 and 15,768.29 is: 23,654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,354.29 : 68,037.59 = 15,768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,354.29/68,037.59 = 15,768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,354.29x = 68,037.59 × 15,768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,354.29x = 1,072,836,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,836,685.45/45,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,654.58

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