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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,276.31, 67,899.08 and 15,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,276.31, 67,899.08 and 15,687.24 is: 23,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,276.31 : 67,899.08 = 15,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,276.31/67,899.08 = 15,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,276.31x = 67,899.08 × 15,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,276.31x = 1,065,149,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,149,202.96/45,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.53

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