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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.46, 67,691.32 and 15,544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.46, 67,691.32 and 15,544.92 is: 23,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.46 : 67,691.32 = 15,544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.46/67,691.32 = 15,544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.46x = 67,691.32 × 15,544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.46x = 1,052,256,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,256,154.09/45,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,317.42

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