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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,745.61, 68,601.44 and 15,751.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,745.61, 68,601.44 and 15,751.46 is: 23,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,745.61 : 68,601.44 = 15,751.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,745.61/68,601.44 = 15,751.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,745.61x = 68,601.44 × 15,751.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,745.61x = 1,080,573,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,573,048.98/45,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,621.35

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