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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,365.46, 68,026.73 and 15,779.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,365.46, 68,026.73 and 15,779.61 is: 23,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,365.46 : 68,026.73 = 15,779.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,365.46/68,026.73 = 15,779.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,365.46x = 68,026.73 × 15,779.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,365.46x = 1,073,435,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,435,190.08/45,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,661.95

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