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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,355.98, 68,034.66 and 15,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,355.98, 68,034.66 and 15,774.84 is: 23,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,355.98 : 68,034.66 = 15,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,355.98/68,034.66 = 15,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,355.98x = 68,034.66 × 15,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,355.98x = 1,073,235,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,235,875.95/45,355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,662.50

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