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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,276.31, 67,914.50 and 15,694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,276.31, 67,914.50 and 15,694.17 is: 23,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,276.31 : 67,914.50 = 15,694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,276.31/67,914.50 = 15,694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,276.31x = 67,914.50 × 15,694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,276.31x = 1,065,861,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,861,708.47/45,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.27

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