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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,712.23, 68,575.97 and 15,725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,712.23, 68,575.97 and 15,725.26 is: 23,590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,712.23 : 68,575.97 = 15,725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,712.23/68,575.97 = 15,725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,712.23x = 68,575.97 × 15,725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,712.23x = 1,078,374,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,374,682.32/45,712.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.51

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