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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322.13, 67,983.27 and 15,739.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322.13, 67,983.27 and 15,739.92 is: 23,609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322.13 : 67,983.27 = 15,739.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322.13/67,983.27 = 15,739.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322.13x = 67,983.27 × 15,739.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322.13x = 1,070,051,172.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,051,172.11/45,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,609.90

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