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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.84, 67,913.52 and 15,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.84, 67,913.52 and 15,285.60 is: 22,929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.84 : 67,913.52 = 15,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.84/67,913.52 = 15,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.84x = 67,913.52 × 15,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.84x = 1,038,098,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,098,901.31/45,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,929.33

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