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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.52, 68,073.56 and 15,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.52, 68,073.56 and 15,803.76 is: 23,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.52 : 68,073.56 = 15,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.52/68,073.56 = 15,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.52x = 68,073.56 × 15,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.52x = 1,075,818,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,818,125.57/45,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.17

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