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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,731.20, 68,604.42 and 15,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,731.20, 68,604.42 and 15,744.28 is: 23,619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,731.20 : 68,604.42 = 15,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,731.20/68,604.42 = 15,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,731.20x = 68,604.42 × 15,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,731.20x = 1,080,127,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,127,197.72/45,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,619.04

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