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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.12, 67,957.32 and 15,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.12, 67,957.32 and 15,701.95 is: 23,563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.12 : 67,957.32 = 15,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.12/67,957.32 = 15,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.12x = 67,957.32 × 15,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.12x = 1,067,062,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,062,362.26/45,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,563.72

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