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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,016.86, 67,518.36 and 15,427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,016.86, 67,518.36 and 15,427.92 is: 23,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,016.86 : 67,518.36 = 15,427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,016.86/67,518.36 = 15,427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,016.86x = 67,518.36 × 15,427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,016.86x = 1,041,667,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,667,856.61/45,016.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,139.50

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