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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368.64, 68,070.24 and 15,789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368.64, 68,070.24 and 15,789.60 is: 23,690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368.64 : 68,070.24 = 15,789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368.64/68,070.24 = 15,789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368.64x = 68,070.24 × 15,789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368.64x = 1,074,801,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,801,861.50/45,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,690.41

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