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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.10, 67,895.52 and 15,681.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.10, 67,895.52 and 15,681.90 is: 23,523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.10 : 67,895.52 = 15,681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.10/67,895.52 = 15,681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.10x = 67,895.52 × 15,681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.10x = 1,064,730,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,730,950.89/45,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.15

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