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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.60, 67,897.77 and 15,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.60, 67,897.77 and 15,683.40 is: 23,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.60 : 67,897.77 = 15,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.60/67,897.77 = 15,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.60x = 67,897.77 × 15,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.60x = 1,064,867,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,867,886.02/45,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.40

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