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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.62, 68,599.86 and 15,750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.62, 68,599.86 and 15,750.38 is: 23,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.62 : 68,599.86 = 15,750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.62/68,599.86 = 15,750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.62x = 68,599.86 × 15,750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.62x = 1,080,473,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,473,519.95/45,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,619.69

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