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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,712.02, 68,569.52 and 15,725.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,712.02, 68,569.52 and 15,725.94 is: 23,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,712.02 : 68,569.52 = 15,725.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,712.02/68,569.52 = 15,725.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,712.02x = 68,569.52 × 15,725.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,712.02x = 1,078,320,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,320,157.35/45,712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.42

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