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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.86, 67,966.83 and 15,743.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.86, 67,966.83 and 15,743.30 is: 23,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.86 : 67,966.83 = 15,743.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.86/67,966.83 = 15,743.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.86x = 67,966.83 × 15,743.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.86x = 1,070,022,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,022,194.74/45,327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.28

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