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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.05, 68,396.17 and 15,994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.05, 68,396.17 and 15,994.98 is: 24,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.05 : 68,396.17 = 15,994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.05/68,396.17 = 15,994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.05x = 68,396.17 × 15,994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.05x = 1,093,995,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,995,371.23/45,577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.21

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