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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,354.98, 68,033.16 and 15,773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,354.98, 68,033.16 and 15,773.84 is: 23,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,354.98 : 68,033.16 = 15,773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,354.98/68,033.16 = 15,773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,354.98x = 68,033.16 × 15,773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,354.98x = 1,073,143,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,143,761.50/45,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,660.99

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