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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,399.55, 68,099.66 and 15,817.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,399.55, 68,099.66 and 15,817.33 is: 23,726.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,399.55 : 68,099.66 = 15,817.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,399.55/68,099.66 = 15,817.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,399.55x = 68,099.66 × 15,817.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,399.55x = 1,077,154,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,154,795.11/45,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,726.11

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