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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,292.77, 67,946.45 and 15,728.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,292.77, 67,946.45 and 15,728.18 is: 23,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,292.77 : 67,946.45 = 15,728.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,292.77/67,946.45 = 15,728.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,292.77x = 67,946.45 × 15,728.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,292.77x = 1,068,673,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,673,577.59/45,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,594.79

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