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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.59, 68,167.77 and 15,855.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.59, 68,167.77 and 15,855.67 is: 23,787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.59 : 68,167.77 = 15,855.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.59/68,167.77 = 15,855.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.59x = 68,167.77 × 15,855.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.59x = 1,080,845,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,845,665.76/45,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,787.48

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