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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,399.35, 68,099.33 and 15,817.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,399.35, 68,099.33 and 15,817.75 is: 23,726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,399.35 : 68,099.33 = 15,817.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,399.35/68,099.33 = 15,817.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,399.35x = 68,099.33 × 15,817.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,399.35x = 1,077,178,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,178,046.40/45,399.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,726.73

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