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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,398.61, 68,098.22 and 15,817.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,398.61, 68,098.22 and 15,817.01 is: 23,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,398.61 : 68,098.22 = 15,817.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,398.61/68,098.22 = 15,817.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,398.61x = 68,098.22 × 15,817.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,398.61x = 1,077,109,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,109,807.15/45,398.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.61

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