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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.27, 68,073.17 and 15,803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.27, 68,073.17 and 15,803.51 is: 23,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.27 : 68,073.17 = 15,803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.27/68,073.17 = 15,803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.27x = 68,073.17 × 15,803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.27x = 1,075,795,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,795,022.83/45,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,707.80

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