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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,376.61, 68,059.44 and 15,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,376.61, 68,059.44 and 15,791.96 is: 23,686.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,376.61 : 68,059.44 = 15,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,376.61/68,059.44 = 15,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,376.61x = 68,059.44 × 15,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,376.61x = 1,074,792,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,792,124.25/45,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.04

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