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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,366.56, 68,069.34 and 15,768.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,366.56, 68,069.34 and 15,768.26 is: 23,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,366.56 : 68,069.34 = 15,768.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,366.56/68,069.34 = 15,768.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,366.56x = 68,069.34 × 15,768.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,366.56x = 1,073,334,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,334,710.80/45,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,659.16

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