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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,758.52, 68,618.34 and 15,776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,758.52, 68,618.34 and 15,776.04 is: 23,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,758.52 : 68,618.34 = 15,776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,758.52/68,618.34 = 15,776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,758.52x = 68,618.34 × 15,776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,758.52x = 1,082,525,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,525,676.57/45,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,657.36

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