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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.47, 68,603.51 and 15,757.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.47, 68,603.51 and 15,757.49 is: 23,631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.47 : 68,603.51 = 15,757.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.47/68,603.51 = 15,757.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.47x = 68,603.51 × 15,757.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.47x = 1,081,018,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,018,958.88/45,744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,631.69

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