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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.79, 68,166.87 and 15,047.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.79, 68,166.87 and 15,047.16 is: 22,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.79 : 68,166.87 = 15,047.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.79/68,166.87 = 15,047.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.79x = 68,166.87 × 15,047.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.79x = 1,025,717,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,717,799.59/45,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.62

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