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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,276.30, 67,899.06 and 15,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,276.30, 67,899.06 and 15,687.22 is: 23,525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,276.30 : 67,899.06 = 15,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,276.30/67,899.06 = 15,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,276.30x = 67,899.06 × 15,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,276.30x = 1,065,147,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,147,802.21/45,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.51

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