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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.80, 67,910.74 and 15,691.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.80, 67,910.74 and 15,691.66 is: 23,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.80 : 67,910.74 = 15,691.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.80/67,910.74 = 15,691.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.80x = 67,910.74 × 15,691.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.80x = 1,065,632,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,632,033.42/45,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.50

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