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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,292.50, 67,950.80 and 15,710.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,292.50, 67,950.80 and 15,710.29 is: 23,569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,292.50 : 67,950.80 = 15,710.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,292.50/67,950.80 = 15,710.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,292.50x = 67,950.80 × 15,710.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,292.50x = 1,067,526,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,526,584.22/45,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,569.61

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