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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,366.48, 68,058.63 and 15,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,366.48, 68,058.63 and 15,785.28 is: 23,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,366.48 : 68,058.63 = 15,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,366.48/68,058.63 = 15,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,366.48x = 68,058.63 × 15,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,366.48x = 1,074,324,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,324,530.97/45,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,681.02

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