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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,376.77, 68,072.43 and 15,803.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,376.77, 68,072.43 and 15,803.01 is: 23,707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,376.77 : 68,072.43 = 15,803.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,376.77/68,072.43 = 15,803.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,376.77x = 68,072.43 × 15,803.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,376.77x = 1,075,749,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,749,292.01/45,376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,707.05

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