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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,379.72, 68,069.91 and 15,797.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,379.72, 68,069.91 and 15,797.48 is: 23,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,379.72 : 68,069.91 = 15,797.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,379.72/68,069.91 = 15,797.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,379.72x = 68,069.91 × 15,797.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,379.72x = 1,075,333,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,333,041.83/45,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,696.34

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