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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.48, 67,862.37 and 15,647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.48, 67,862.37 and 15,647.37 is: 23,473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.48 : 67,862.37 = 15,647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.48/67,862.37 = 15,647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.48x = 67,862.37 × 15,647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.48x = 1,061,867,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,867,612.47/45,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.18

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