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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,010.35, 67,473.78 and 15,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,010.35, 67,473.78 and 15,421.16 is: 23,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,010.35 : 67,473.78 = 15,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,010.35/67,473.78 = 15,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,010.35x = 67,473.78 × 15,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,010.35x = 1,040,523,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,523,619.82/45,010.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.43

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