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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,354.72, 68,063.04 and 15,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,354.72, 68,063.04 and 15,772.26 is: 23,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,354.72 : 68,063.04 = 15,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,354.72/68,063.04 = 15,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,354.72x = 68,063.04 × 15,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,354.72x = 1,073,507,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,507,963.27/45,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.16

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