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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,010.70, 67,524.25 and 15,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,010.70, 67,524.25 and 15,431.52 is: 23,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,010.70 : 67,524.25 = 15,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,010.70/67,524.25 = 15,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,010.70x = 67,524.25 × 15,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,010.70x = 1,042,001,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,001,775.78/45,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,150.09

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