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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.34, 67,472.28 and 15,420.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.34, 67,472.28 and 15,420.14 is: 23,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.34 : 67,472.28 = 15,420.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.34/67,472.28 = 15,420.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.34x = 67,472.28 × 15,420.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.34x = 1,040,432,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,432,003.72/45,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,115.91

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