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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,363.72, 68,056.56 and 15,777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,363.72, 68,056.56 and 15,777.36 is: 23,669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,363.72 : 68,056.56 = 15,777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,363.72/68,056.56 = 15,777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,363.72x = 68,056.56 × 15,777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,363.72x = 1,073,752,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,752,847.48/45,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.86

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