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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,702.83, 68,555.76 and 15,716.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,702.83, 68,555.76 and 15,716.77 is: 23,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,702.83 : 68,555.76 = 15,716.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,702.83/68,555.76 = 15,716.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,702.83x = 68,555.76 × 15,716.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,702.83x = 1,077,475,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,475,197.79/45,702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.68

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