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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,386.88, 68,058.72 and 15,801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,386.88, 68,058.72 and 15,801.09 is: 23,694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,386.88 : 68,058.72 = 15,801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,386.88/68,058.72 = 15,801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,386.88x = 68,058.72 × 15,801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,386.88x = 1,075,401,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,401,960.00/45,386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,694.12

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