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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,375.57, 68,082.84 and 15,777.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,375.57, 68,082.84 and 15,777.27 is: 23,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,375.57 : 68,082.84 = 15,777.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,375.57/68,082.84 = 15,777.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,375.57x = 68,082.84 × 15,777.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,375.57x = 1,074,161,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,161,349.05/45,375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,672.68

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