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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.31, 67,913.00 and 15,693.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.31, 67,913.00 and 15,693.17 is: 23,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.31 : 67,913.00 = 15,693.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.31/67,913.00 = 15,693.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.31x = 67,913.00 × 15,693.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.31x = 1,065,769,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,769,836.18/45,275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,539.76

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