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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,727.46, 68,573.96 and 15,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,727.46, 68,573.96 and 15,733.22 is: 23,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,727.46 : 68,573.96 = 15,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,727.46/68,573.96 = 15,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,727.46x = 68,573.96 × 15,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,727.46x = 1,078,889,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,889,198.95/45,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,593.90

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