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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.45, 22,577.82 and 4,519.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.45, 22,577.82 and 4,519.45 is: 6,780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.45 : 22,577.82 = 4,519.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.45/22,577.82 = 4,519.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.45x = 22,577.82 × 4,519.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.45x = 102,039,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,039,328.60/15,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.27

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