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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.86, 67,896.65 and 15,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.86, 67,896.65 and 15,682.66 is: 23,524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.86 : 67,896.65 = 15,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.86/67,896.65 = 15,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.86x = 67,896.65 × 15,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.86x = 1,064,799,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,799,828.93/45,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,524.28

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