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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,408.99, 68,113.87 and 15,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,408.99, 68,113.87 and 15,826.78 is: 23,740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,408.99 : 68,113.87 = 15,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,408.99/68,113.87 = 15,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,408.99x = 68,113.87 × 15,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,408.99x = 1,078,022,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,022,894.87/45,408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,740.30

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