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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.61, 68,060.94 and 15,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.61, 68,060.94 and 15,792.96 is: 23,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.61 : 68,060.94 = 15,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.61/68,060.94 = 15,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.61x = 68,060.94 × 15,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.61x = 1,074,883,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,883,702.98/45,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.53

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