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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.80, 67,869.96 and 15,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.80, 67,869.96 and 15,671.38 is: 23,491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.80 : 67,869.96 = 15,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.80/67,869.96 = 15,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.80x = 67,869.96 × 15,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.80x = 1,063,615,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,615,933.74/45,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,491.93

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